SEI Network TVL Jumps 74% in Q1 2025 as Price Eyes $0.30–$0.70 Range

Key Insights:Sei TVL hit $363.1M in Q1 2025, led by Yei Finance and Stargate’s rapid growth.24H perpetuals volume reached $167.27M, ranking Sei 9th globally.SEI price climbed 71% from ATL and is eyeing the $0.30–$0.70 resistance zone.The introduction of new protocols in Q1 2025 fueled ecosystem growth and pushed total value locked (TVL) on the Sei Network to $363.1M. With trading activity growing and the price increasing by 71%, Sei Network has entered the top 10 for perpetuals volume, indicating strong momentum in both decentralized and centralized markets.$363M TVL Milestone Backed by New Protocols and Ecosystem GrowthAccording to Messari, Sei’s TVL rose 73.7% quarter-over-quarter, reaching $363.1 million. The growth was supported by the launch of protocols such as Avalon Labs and Takara Lend, both introduced in the first quarter.Sei`s TVL broken down by DeFi protocol | Source – MessariYei Finance led all platforms with $192.1 million in TVL, marking a 62.6% increase from the previous quarter. Stargate Finance came in third with $40.1 million, a rise of 159.9%.Sailor held $43.3 million, Avalon Labs $29.3 million, Jellyverse $16 million, DragonSwap $15.9 million, and Takara Lend $15 million. Together, these platforms accounted for the bulk of Sei’s ecosystem.Compared to other Layer 1s, Sei crypto performance is exceptional. Messari noted that its nearest competitor in DeFi TVL, zkLink, holds only $62 million—making Sei’s TVL over five times greater.Excluding staking and yield aggregators, this data offers a more accurate view of Sei’s protocol-level growth.DEX Volume and Trading Activity are Rapidly IncreasingSei’s decentralized exchange trading growth has been on par with its DeFi growth. According to DefiLlama reports, Sei’s monthly DEX volume surpassed $600 million in April, a significant increase from the $400 million recorded in March.With increased trading volumes on Sei’s DEXes, the total value locked in its ecosystem has also increased.SEI TVL | Source | DefiLlamaIn the last 24 hours, Sei’s constant trading volume was $167.27 million. Its ranking as the ninth-largest perpetuals platform is only behind chains that have been in the game for longer, such as Avalanche and dYdX. Exchanges like Citrex Markets and 0xTeaRex are important to this growth.Source | XAccording to DefiLlama, Sei’s 7-day trading volume grew by 52.22% to $770.67 million. The token has gained 15.41% over the last 24 hours and increased by 4.51% in the last month.These stable volumes of trade come at a time when the industry is more volatile, with some rival chains experiencing greater declines.Sei is becoming a leading Layer 1 network in the industry rankings. The trading volume of Sei is simply surpassing Avalanche and outperforming chains such as ZKsync, Aptos, and Sui. Increased participation is observed among retail traders as well as institutional investors.SEI Price Breakout Reclaims Support and Approaches Resistance ZoneOver the last month, SEI has seen a significant increase in price. More than 71% rise from its all-time low, SEI broke $0.1874 and climbed to $0.2520 as per the time of writing. The breakout that is witnessed here is similar to a “break and flip” and this indicates that a value increase is possible.Source | XTrader Michaël van de Poppe commented, “The next target is $0.30, a minor pullback to allow new investors to come in and continue upward movement towards the $0.50 – $0.70 area”. His position is in line with the current bullish trend as depicted on the technical chart of SEI.Chart resistance lies around $0.2917. A breakout through that price, with substantial trading behind it, could open the path for the next price target range. The RSI is increasing, showing increasing buying pressure, and there is a lack of overboughtness.U.S.-Based Blockchain with Active User Base and Developer GrowthSei is positioning itself as a leading U.S.-based Layer 1 platform. Its infrastructure is optimized for high-frequency trading, making it attractive to developers building order books and prediction markets.Unlike some chains that rely on hype or airdrops, Sei’s growth appears organic. Its rise in TVL and trading volume occurred without major token releases or listings.With its architecture tailored for institutional-grade applications, Sei sets itself apart from competitors like Solana, Base, and Arbitrum. Its developer and user growth continues to reinforce its place in the Layer 1 ecosystem.DisclaimerIn this article, the views, and opinions stated by the author, or any people named are for informational purposes only, and they don’t establish the investment, financial, or any other advice. Trading or investing in cryptocurrency assets comes with a risk of financial loss.godfrey mwirigiThe post SEI Network TVL Jumps 74% in Q1 2025 as Price Eyes $0.30–$0.70 Range appeared first on The Market Periodical.