Onchain Asset Management Sees Significant Growth in 2025
- Assets under management (AUM) surged by 118% to $35 billion.
- Discretionary strategies increased by 738% year-to-date, highlighting their popularity.
- Yield vaults dominate with $18 billion in deposits, serving as the main entry point for investors.
- Three protocols—Morpho, Pendle, and Maple—control 31% of the industry’s AUM.
- Automated yield vaults outperformed traditional finance peers by approximately 186 basis points after fees.
The report indicates that while smaller wallets are numerous, larger investors (whales and dolphins) provide a significant portion of liquidity, contributing between 70%–99% of capital across various strategies.
With AUM reaching $35 billion, onchain asset management is evolving into a viable alternative to traditional finance methods.(Source)
