Yeliz Akmaca 
The cryptocurrencies market showed strong momentum throughout August. According to CoinMarketCap data, several major altcoins recorded significant gains. OKB led the way with the most impressive monthly performance. Investors closely watched the coins that captured this rally.
OKB surged by 125.41% in the past 30 days, making it the top gainer of the month. Ethena (ENA) followed with a 91.31% increase. Conflux (CFX) also rewarded its investors with a remarkable 78.75% rise.
Meanwhile, Mantle (MNT) advanced by 72.64%, while Lido DAO (LDO) climbed 49.61%. Aerodrome Finance (AERO) added 48.06%, positioning itself as one of the strongest DeFi performers.
Top Gaining Cryptocurrencies and Investor Interest
Decentralized-focused projects also gained traction during August. Cronos (CRO) jumped 35.98% to secure a spot in the top 10. Flare (FLR) rose 35.51%, increasing investor attention. Story Protocol (IP) advanced by 32.51%, strengthening its position in the market.
Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrencies, gained 30.79% and entered the list of top gainers. Tezos (XTZ) posted a 29.41% increase. Chainlink (LINK) rose 29.26%, closing the top 10 of August’s biggest movers.
In the end, the data clearly highlights where investor focus has shifted this month. Strong projects paired with high trading volumes fueled notable rallies. This once again proved the dynamic nature of the cryptocurrencies market.
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