According to Lex Sokolin (@LexSokolin), decentralized finance (DeFi) is rapidly being adopted by major institutional players like BlackRock, tech innovators such as OpenAI, and emerging markets in the Global South, all built on the Ethereum blockchain (source: Twitter, May 12, 2025). This broadening of DeFi’s user base signals increased transaction volumes and liquidity on Ethereum, impacting ETH trading strategies and DeFi token valuations. Traders should monitor these adoption trends for potential market-moving events and sector rotation opportunities within the crypto ecosystem.