Ethereum Lending Markets Saw Huge Liquidations Since June 2022

Key Points:

• Ethereum lending markets saw the highest liquidation since June 2022, totaling $130 million in Aave and Compound.
• Cryptocurrency market downturn led to large liquidations, mainly affecting long positions.
• Despite bearish indicators, Ethereum showed resilience with increased whale activity, but risks remain, including CRV’s crash-impacting loans.

In the first half of April, Ethereum lending markets witnessed a surge in loan liquidations, reaching levels not seen since June 2022, as per data from The Block.

Ethereum Lending Markets Experience High Liquidation

Aave and Compound bore the brunt, with liquidations totaling nearly $80 million and $50 million, respectively.

This spike follows a broader trend of increased cryptocurrency liquidations. The recent market downturn, catalyzed by Ethereum’s notable price decline amid a broader correction in the crypto market, has exacerbated these liquidations. Ethereum’s on-chain metrics reflect a bearish sentiment, further fueling sell-offs.

Ethereum Resilience Amid Bearish Signals

Despite this, there are signs of resilience within the Ethereum ecosystem. Whale activity and accumulation have surged in the past week, with major entities like Wintermute bolstering their Ethereum holdings. In contrast, the crash in CRV’s price poses risks, including potential liquidation threats to Curve founder Michael Egorov‘s loan, as reported by Wu Blockchain.

Ethereum lending markets have faced accelerated liquidation pressures as bullish positions faltered alongside Bitcoin’s retreat from its recent all-time high. The last two days of the week witnessed liquidation approximately consistently exceeding $900 million, underlining the market’s volatility and the challenges faced by investors navigating these turbulent waters.

As of this writing, ETH had increased 4.7% to $3,125 during the previous day. From highs of almost $3,600 to lows of $2,850 on April 13, Ethereum fell for three days in a row before somewhat recovering.