Lido Eyes 30% Surge as TVL Hits $41B Record—But Arctic Pablo Steals the Retail Spotlight

Lido Rides the ETH Wave to $41B TVL

As Ethereum flirts with its all-time high, Lido DAO (LDO) is riding the momentum to new heights.

With Total Value Locked (TVL) hitting $41 billion, Lido has cemented its place as the dominant ETH staking protocol, capturing over 25% of all staked ETH. This milestone comes amid a 9% surge in ETH price, fueled by spot ETF inflows and growing institutional confidence.

LDO’s price has followed suit, rallying 92% from $0.85 to a peak of $1.63, forming a clear bullish structure with higher highs and higher lows. After a healthy pullback to $1.32, buyers aggressively defended the $1.29 breakout zone, leaving a long wick and signaling strong support.

A retest of $1.63 is likely, with a breakout targeting $1.85–$1.95—a 32–39% upside from current levels.

Buyback Buzz: Could LDO Become Deflationary?

The biggest potential catalyst? A triggerable LDO buyback mechanism.

During the August 14 Tokenholder Call, Lido co-founder Vasiliy Shapovalov proposed using stETH to buy back LDO tokens via a system called NEST. If implemented, this would mark a major shift:

• Reduced circulating supply
• Increased scarcity
• Stronger alignment between stakers and governance

While still in discussion, the proposal could launch within 2–3 months, pending regulatory clarity. If approved, it would be one of the first major DeFi protocols to fund buybacks from protocol revenue—setting a powerful precedent.

Technical Outlook: Bullish, But Watch the RSI

Despite the strong structure, a bearish divergence on the RSI warns that momentum may be fading.

For the rally to continue, LDO needs:

• A decisive close above $1.63 on high volume
• Sustained support at $1.29
• Confirmation of the buyback proposal

Without follow-through, a deeper correction toward $1.10 could occur.

Meanwhile, Retail Chases the Next Narrative: Arctic Pablo (APC)

While Lido builds for institutions, retail investors are chasing high-conviction, story-driven tokens—like Arctic Pablo (APC).

Unlike staking protocols, Arctic Pablo thrives on adventure, scarcity, and community:

• Presale at $0.0008 (Stage 36: Horizon Haven)
• 66% APY staking rewards (vested over two months)
• Deflationary model: Weekly burns + all unsold tokens burned post-presale
• Total supply: 221.2 billion APC
• Smart contract: 0x84B742E4514EC8b073005D7Ec0A6d7350F2a9a52 (BEP-20)
• Roadmap: Q3 2025 exchange listings, platform development, ecosystem expansion

Built on Binance Smart Chain, APC is designed for fast, low-cost transactions and seamless integration with MetaMask and Trust Wallet.

Why Arctic Pablo Is Gaining Momentum

While Lido relies on ETH’s success, Arctic Pablo creates its own narrative gravity:

• Each presale stage is a new frozen frontier in the explorer’s journey
• Referral rewards and community contests drive viral growth
• Transparent tokenomics with locked team tokens reduce risk
• No KYC, anonymous team focused on product, not fame

With over $3.3 million raised and growing buzz on Telegram and X, Arctic Pablo is capturing the imagination of the next wave of retail investors.

Final Word: Two Paths, One Market

Lido represents the institutional path—secure, scalable, and deeply integrated with Ethereum’s future.

Arctic Pablo represents the retail path—viral, emotional, and built for explosive growth.

One powers the DeFi economy. The other fuels the fire of adoption.

And in 2025, both are winning.