Date: Sun, August 11, 2024, 09:00 AM GMT
The crypto market recently faced one of its biggest crashes of 2024, driven by a series of bearish reports. Ethereum (ETH), one of the market's giants, saw its price plunge by a staggering 38%. However, the market has started to bounce back, with Ethereum now trading above $2,687 after hitting a low of $2,100 on August 5th.
This sharp downturn had significant ripple effects across the market, particularly for $AAVE , a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol. According to data from IntoTheBlock, Aave witnessed its largest-ever liquidation event this past week, with nearly $300 million worth of assets being liquidated. The primary cause was a 25% drop in Ethereum's price, which heavily impacted stablecoin loans that were collateralized by wrapped staked Ethereum (wstETH).
Despite the massive liquidations, the Aave decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) managed to turn a profit, earning $6 million from the event. This liquidation marks a historic moment for Aave and underscores the volatility and risks inherent in the crypto market, especially during periods of intense market turbulence.
