<p><img src="https://images.cointelegraph.com/images/840_aHR0cHM6Ly9zMy5jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS91cGxvYWRzLzIwMjQtMDYvOTlhNjI1ZDItM2FjOS00ZjA5LWJkZTktZjZlODU0N2NmYTMyLmpwZw==.jpg"></p><p>The value of crypto locked in DeFi increased by 17% due to ETH appreciation and a rise in trading activity.</p>