Aave V4 on Base Sees Growth with $3.8M in USDC Loans
Aave V4's adoption on the Base network has expanded to 144 borrowing wallets, with $9M in deposits and $3.8M in USDC loans using tokenized stocks as collateral.
Aave V4's adoption on the Base network has expanded to 144 borrowing wallets, with $9M in deposits and $3.8M in USDC loans using tokenized stocks as collateral. USDC (USDC) is trading at $0.9998. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by TronWeekly, with live market data added, as of Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:05 UTC.
This development highlights the growing integration of decentralized finance with traditional financial assets, showcasing Aave's expanding presence on the Base network and its potential to attract more users through innovative collateral options.
- Aave V4 on Base now supports 144 borrowing wallets.
- $9M in deposits back $3.8M in USDC loans using tokenized stocks.
- AAVE price targets: $183.60 and $303.48 if breakout confirmed.
- Whale Alert Flags $133M USDC Transfer from Aave to Unknown Wallet
- Aave V4 on Base Sees Growth with $3.8M in USDC Loans — this brief
Aave V4's deployment on the Base network has shown significant growth, with 144 borrowing wallets now using the platform. This expansion is supported by $9 million in deposits, which back $3.8 million in 
USDC loans that utilize tokenized stocks as collateral.
The growth of Aave V4 on Base is notable given the network's Total Value Locked (TVL) of $2.96 billion, according to DeFiLlama. This indicates a growing interest in decentralized finance (DeFi) solutions that integrate with traditional financial assets.
Analyst Don has identified potential AAVE price targets of $183.60 and $303.48 if the token confirms a breakout from its current falling wedge pattern. This technical analysis suggests a possible bullish outlook for AAVE if certain market conditions are met.
The broader market context shows a relatively flat overall crypto market cap of $2.79 trillion, with 
Bitcoin down 0.54% in the last 24 hours. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 55, indicating a 'Greed' sentiment among investors.
Aave's TVL is currently $17.97 billion, representing a 2.8% decrease over the past week, while USDC's circulating supply remains robust at $72.64 billion. The USDC price is stable at $0.999775, showing minimal movement over the past week.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, USDC (USDC) has moved from $0.9998 to $0.9998 — +0.00%.
The chart plots USDC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 USDC ≈ ₦1,365.37 (about $0.9998), down 0.0% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 2.5% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
Live market data
Current prices for the assets in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.
Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 17, 2026.
TLT reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.
Aave V4 on Base Sees Growth with $3.8M in USDC Loans — questions & answers
What is the current TVL of Aave on the Base network?
The specific TVL for Aave on Base is not provided, but the overall Base network TVL is $2.96 billion.
How much collateral is being used for USDC loans on Aave V4?
The collateral for USDC loans on Aave V4 is $9 million in deposits.
What are the potential price targets for AAVE?
AAVE price targets are $183.60 and $303.48 if a breakout from the falling wedge pattern is confirmed.
How much is 1 USDC worth in naira today?
About ₦1,365.37 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.9998. The naira price moves with both USDC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our USDC in naira page for any amount.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from TronWeekly. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.