2026-01-08 18:30:08

Fundamentals Are Back In Focus This Year

Looking at how key tokens have performed since January, there's a clear signal: projects with solid fundamentals are catching investor attention.

Here's the YTD scorecard:

AERO leads the charge at +37%, followed by SYRUP up 15.7% and PENDLE at +15.5%. AAVE has gained 14.5%, while LIDO sits at +10%. SKY added 5.5%, and UNI posted a modest +1%.

What ties these winners together? Strong underlying value propositions. Whether it's through governance utility, protocol revenue, or real ecosystem demand—these tokens aren't riding hype waves. They're backed by actual usage and sustainable mechanics.

The pattern is unmistakable: 2025 is rewarding projects that deliver on fundamentals. Pure speculation is taking a backseat. If you're hunting for solid performers this year, look where the real value is building.

AERO5,02%

SYRUP-2,78%

PENDLE-0,88%

AAVE-1,86%

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NotSatoshi

· 21h ago

NGL Aero's increase is a bit exaggerated... Let's see if it can hold up later.

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RektHunter

· 01-11 05:17

Ha, AERO this time is really tough, finally not relying on hype to support itself anymore.

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LiquidationSurvivor

· 01-10 11:15

Wait, UNI only increased by 1%? That doesn't make sense... Do we really have to look at the fundamentals?

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DaisyUnicorn

· 01-09 22:11

Someone finally said it: fundamentals are the key. Just look at how happily AERO is blooming; a +37% increase shows it's being genuinely nurtured by a real ecosystem.

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FalseProfitProphet

· 01-08 19:00

Honestly, you're already hyping up the fundamentals again... You say this every year, and what’s the result? When the next bull market arrives, won't it still be the most aggressive chasing at the high?

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TokenVelocityTrauma

· 01-08 18:59

NGL, the projects that have surged this time truly have substance, and those pure meme coins have finally been exposed.

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GateUser-bd883c58

· 01-08 18:59

ngl AERO's surge is really incredible... Why didn't I discover this project earlier?

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StakeWhisperer

· 01-08 18:59

Someone finally said it: fundamentals are the key, those worthless coins should have been gone long ago.

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OnchainDetectiveBing

· 01-08 18:54

ngl AERO takes off directly by 37%, this is exactly what I want to see... The fundamentals have been talked about for so many years, and finally someone is listening

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ContractFreelancer

· 01-08 18:41

Someone finally said it out loud: last year's purely hype-driven activities are indeed losing their appeal, and the projects that actually deliver value, like AERO's 37% increase, are coming out on top.

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