This month, Aave V3 saw a dramatic spike in liquidations, with $10 million liquidated in a single day, the highest amount since April.
This surge in liquidations has contributed to a downward spiral in asset prices, as the selling pressure from these liquidations exacerbates market declines.
$10M was liquidated in a single day on Aave V3 this month, marking the highest amount since April.
🌪️ As prices decline and liquidations occur, the selling pressure from these liquidations creates a downward spiral.
🪙 Liquidated assets belonged to users borrowing volatile… pic.twitter.com/WZq1x0Co0u— IntoTheBlock (@intotheblock) July 12, 2024
Largest Single Liquidation Comes In At $3.8 Million
The liquidated assets primarily belonged to users who had borrowed volatile assets against stablecoins. The largest single liquidation involved $3.8 million in wstETH against USDC, highlighting the risks associated with borrowing volatile assets.
Despite the turbulence, Aave continues to demonstrate financial resilience. According to a recent report by Token Terminal, Aave has achieved its sixth consecutive profitable quarter. This sustained profitability underscores the platform’s robust financial health, even amid challenging market conditions.
👻💰@Aave had its 6th profitable quarter in a row. pic.twitter.com/ZmRcDE02xl
— Token Terminal (@tokenterminal) July 1, 2024
As the market adjusts to these liquidations, the interplay between declining prices and the resulting selling pressure continues to influence the broader crypto landscape.
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