Solana's TVL hits a bottom bounce + Grayscale SOL trust premium turns positive, signaling a potential recovery for the Solana ecosystem.
Solana's TVL dropped to $1.89 billion in early June, marking its lowest since January 2025, but has bounced back to $2.12 billion over the past week, a rise of about 12%. Meanwhile, Grayscale's Solana trust has seen its secondary market premium shift from -4.3% to +2.1%, marking the first positive premium since mid-May. My take is that these two data points suggest institutional capital is starting to refill its Solana exposure. The TVL rebound is primarily driven by the DeFi protocols Jupiter and Marinade, the former launching its v3 aggregator upgrade on June 8, and the latter attracting about $300 million in new staking by raising the annual yield on SOL staking to 8.5%. A positive premium on the Grayscale trust is typically seen as a barometer of institutional sentiment since only buyers through qualified investor channels would push the trust's price higher. Coupled with the current SOL price at $71.24 and a 24-hour increase of +3.531%, this rebound's momentum appears stronger than the two false breakouts in May. What to watch: If SOL can hold above $73 in the next 48 hours and the TVL continues to grow to $2.2 billion, then the DeFi recovery in the Solana ecosystem may not be a flash in the pan. Conversely, if the TVL stagnates around $2.1 billion and the Grayscale premium turns negative again, it could signal a bull trap. In trading, consider light longs in the $69-71 range, with a stop-loss at $66.5 and a target of $78. $SOL
Ethereum's EigenLayer mainnet launch pushes TVL above $12 billion, but the re-staking sector is becoming overcrowded.
EigenLayer's mainnet officially launched on June 12, and as of June 15, its TVL has surpassed $12 billion, reaching $12.47 billion, with around 85% coming from ETH re-staking and the remaining 15% from liquid staking tokens like stETH and rETH. My view is that while this number looks impressive, there are underlying concerns. The total TVL in the re-staking sector has reached $18 billion (EigenLayer + Lido's re-staking module + other smaller protocols), but only 3 active validator services (AVS) are actually operational, with a total locked security budget of less than $500 million. This indicates that the vast majority of re-staked ETH is effectively 'idle,' not generating substantive economic security returns. More critically, EigenLayer's yield is currently only 1.2%-1.8% APR, far lower than Lido's 3.5% and Rocket Pool's 3.2%. Users are still participating mainly for the speculative airdrop expectations. However, once the airdrops are distributed, these funds may quickly exit. Real-time data shows ETH priced at $1,723.11, with a 24-hour increase of +2.435%, but EigenLayer's TVL growth has slowed from $1 billion daily on the launch day to now $300 million daily. What to watch: Whether EigenLayer's TVL growth can stabilize above $500 million daily over the next week and if new high-yield AVS come online. If the TVL cannot break $15 billion before the end of June and the number of new AVS does not exceed 5, then the hype around the re-staking concept may peak in July. In trading, it is currently advised not to chase higher ETH or $EIGEN related tokens; instead, wait for a pullback opportunity after the TVL growth slows. $ETH
Interactive question: Do you think Solana's TVL rebound can last until July? Or is this just a brief market sentiment recovery?
🔊 BTC has climbed above 65400, ETH is holding strong at 1700, but the fear index at 20 is still rolling in extreme fear. Is this rebound a trap?
In a nutshell: The market is waiting for a catalyst, but on-chain data indicates that there are more bottom fishers than those fleeing.
First key takeaway: $BTC today at 65462 USD, up 1.5% in 24 hours, but the trading volume shrank by 15%, indicating that this rebound is more about short covering than real demand. My view is that if we can't hold above 66000 in the next two days, we might see a retracement to 63000 to fill the CME gap. Don't chase the highs; wait for a dip.
Second key takeaway: SOL rose 3.14% today to 70.98 USD, making it the strongest among the top three. On-chain data shows that SOL's TVL increased by 8% over the past week, while active addresses for BTC and ETH are declining. I believe this round for SOL is fueled by speculation in its ecosystem. If it can break above 73 USD, the next target will be 80. But don't get too carried away; set your stop loss at 68.
The fear index at 20 is still in the extreme fear zone, historically, this position has a long position win rate of over 70%, but the key is to avoid junk coins. ETF funds are starting to warm up, but retail traders are still on the sidelines, waiting for big institutions to make their move.
What do you think? Should we ride the SOL wave, or wait for a BTC dip before getting in?
The daily active addresses of Jupiter, the liquidity aggregator on the Solana chain, have surged past 120,000, hitting a three-month high. Meanwhile, the TVL of its stablecoin swap pool has seen a weekly growth of 22%. This change in data isn't just a coincidence; it's a direct reflection of capital flowing back on-chain after SOL's price stabilized. Currently, SOL has a 24-hour gain of 2.778%, outperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum, indicating that while the fear index is only at 18, funds are concentrating on the more active Layer 1 ecosystems. As the core liquidity hub of the Solana ecosystem, the increase in Jupiter's daily active addresses means more traders are using it for token swaps rather than trading directly on DEXs. The logic behind this is that when the market is in extreme fear, on-chain arbitrage opportunities increase, leading users to prefer aggregators for the best prices, while the growth in Jupiter's stablecoin pool TVL suggests that market makers and liquidity providers are ramping up their support for the protocol, as the fees for stablecoin swaps are more stable in the current low-volatility environment.
In my view, Jupiter's on-chain data serves as a leading indicator for the recovery of the Solana ecosystem. The growth in daily active addresses directly reflects user activity, while the increase in TVL indicates a willingness to lock in funds. The simultaneous rise in these two metrics suggests that the on-chain economy is shifting from speculative trading to practical demand. Currently, SOL's price hovers around $68.82, and if Jupiter's daily active addresses can surpass the 150,000 mark, it may trigger more capital inflow into the Solana ecosystem, pushing SOL's price to test above $70. However, it's important to note that a fear index of 18 implies a very low overall risk appetite in the market; Jupiter's growth could merely be a high-frequency turnover of existing funds rather than new capital entering. Therefore, we should monitor whether Jupiter's daily active addresses can maintain above 120,000 for three consecutive days, and whether its stablecoin pool TVL continues to grow. If both indicators weaken simultaneously, it could indicate that the on-chain recovery is not sustainable.
Another project worth watching is Uniswap's v3 protocol on Arbitrum, where daily trading volume has dropped below $120 million, marking a three-month low, while the vote on its governance proposal regarding fee distribution has been delayed. As the leading DEX, Uniswap's decline in trading volume directly reflects the contraction of liquidity in the Ethereum Layer 2 ecosystem. Arbitrum is one of the largest deployment chains for Uniswap v3, and the drop in trading volume suggests users are fleeing to newer L2s like Base or zkSync. More critically, the delay in the voting on the fee distribution proposal exposes internal divisions within the Uniswap DAO regarding token utility allocation, which could impact UNI holders' confidence. Currently, UNI's price is around $5.8, with a 24-hour gain of less than 0.5%, significantly underperforming ETH and SOL, indicating that the market has already priced in this negative news.
In my perspective, the decline in Uniswap's trading volume combined with the proposal delay constitutes a double whammy of bearish sentiment. The drop in trading volume results from user behavior, while the governance deadlock is a problem for the project itself, and the combination of both is likely to accelerate fund outflows from Uniswap. Particularly in the current market of extreme fear, users are more inclined to choose DEXs with lower fees or higher incentives, such as Camelot or Trader Joe. If Uniswap v3's daily trading volume on Arbitrum falls below $100 million, it could trigger a chain reaction leading to further liquidity migration. We should keep an eye on the final voting results of the Uniswap governance proposal; if the fee distribution is rejected, UNI may face additional selling pressure; conversely, if passed, it could provide a short-term boost to the price. However, considering the current market sentiment, even if passed, the impact may be limited.
Interactive Question: If you had to choose between making a stablecoin swap on Jupiter or Uniswap right now, which chain would you pick? Why? $JUP $UNI
🔥 BTC holding strong at 64.5k, fear index at 18 indicates the market is gearing up for a move
Brothers, this market is thrilling. BTC is grinding around the 64.5k mark, up 1.3% in the last 24 hours, but the fear index is only at 18, which is extreme fear. My take: this isn't panic; it's the big players shuffling their positions. SOL is showing the strongest performance today, up 2.8%, indicating funds are starting to test the altcoin waters. Don't let fear scare you off; this level is either a bottom or a trap, but I think it leans more towards being a bottom.
First piece of data: BTC currently at $64,490, with a 24-hour gain of 1.326%. However, on-chain data shows that net outflows from exchanges are continuing to expand, with over 30,000 BTC net withdrawn in the past 24 hours. This is crucial; the whales are pulling out their coins, indicating they aren't looking to sell but are accumulating. With the fear index at 18, historically, when it drops below 20, the rebound probability in the following week exceeds 70%. My judgment: anything below 63k is a golden trap; are you brave enough to buy?
Second piece of data: SOL leading the charge, currently priced at $68.82, up 2.778%. From UEX daily trend analysis, SOL has outperformed BTC for three consecutive days, with a clear influx of capital. The number of active addresses on-chain has grown by 15% over the past week, and the TVL of the DeFi ecosystem is also recovering. My opinion: if BTC stabilizes, SOL is likely to first hit the 72-75 range, which signals the start of alt season.
Third piece of data: ETH is performing decently at $1,682.3, up 0.857%, but gas fees have dropped to their lowest this year, indicating that on-chain trading is quiet. This is actually an opportunity because low gas fees often accompany bottom accumulation. Historically, when the fear index is below 20 and gas is below 5 Gwei, ETH has averaged a gain of over 8% in the following two weeks. My judgment: don’t be fooled by ETH's weakness; it’s just not its turn to rally yet.
What do you think? Will you cut your losses out of fear, or will you scoop up some bargains while the market is fearful? Share your positions in the comments.
EigenLayer Mainnet Launch: Staking Re-Game and Structural Turning Point of $AAVE Protocol Fees
With the official launch of the EigenLayer mainnet, the re-staking arena has entered a true liquidity allocation phase. Currently, the total locked value (TVL) of the LRT protocol is around $12 billion, with ether.fi accounting for over 35%. However, a recent on-chain signal has emerged that traders should watch closely: the top ten whale addresses have redeemed approximately 42,000 ETH from ether.fi in the past 48 hours, with about 18,000 ETH directly deposited into EigenLayer's native contracts. This indicates that large funds are withdrawing from the LRT protocol to actively participate in EigenLayer's AVS validation for higher active validation service yields. My take is that this wave of redemptions isn't a panic sell-off but rather a turning point where the re-staking market shifts from 'passively earning LRT tokens' to 'actively participating in AVS governance.' For traders, it's crucial to monitor the changes in locked amounts of LRT tokens like $ETHFI . If ether.fi's TVL drops below $3 billion in the next week, it could trigger further selling pressure on LRT tokens. On the flip side, if the utilization rate of EigenLayer's native ETH deposit contracts exceeds 85%, it would boost re-staking yields, attracting more BTC and stablecoins through cross-chain bridges, leading to structural impacts on the liquidity landscape of $ETH . Currently, ETH is oscillating around $1667, with re-staking yields rebounding from 3.2% to 3.8%. If this continues, it could serve as a support factor for ETH prices. However, in the short term, the market remains in an extreme pessimism with a fear index of 13, and the re-staking narrative has yet to convert into substantial buying pressure.
Another aspect worth digging into is the latest updates on the AAVE protocol. AAVE's monthly net interest income on the Ethereum mainnet has exceeded $5 million for three consecutive months, while the total deposit volume has decreased from $33 billion to $28 billion, creating a classic divergence of 'growing income but shrinking scale.' I believe this reflects the advantages of the AAVE V3 version in efficient capital utilization: although total deposits are down, the interest spread on active lending pairs (like wstETH/ETH, USDC/USDT) is widening, fueling contrary growth in protocol fee income. On-chain data shows that approximately 62% of AAVE's protocol fee income comes from the Ethereum mainnet, 28% from Arbitrum, and the share on the Base chain has jumped from 3% to 8% in two weeks, mainly driven by the surge in borrowing demand for USDC due to active Meme coin trading. For traders, AAVE's current price is around $85, with an annualized protocol fee income of about $60 million, corresponding to a price-to-earnings ratio of around 15, which is relatively low among DeFi protocols. A key signal to watch is whether AAVE's governance proposal will initiate a fee shift towards buybacks or dividends in the next month—if approved, it could lead to a revaluation of the token price. Additionally, keep an eye on the growth rate of AAVE deposits on the Base chain; if the weekly growth rate exceeds 10%, it will validate the logic of Base becoming AAVE's second growth engine. Currently, AAVE's liquidation threshold is around $80; if BTC continues to drop, it could trigger liquidation pressure, but the protocol's high fee income provides a valuation safety net.
Interactive Question: Do you think the next catalyst for the re-staking arena will be the explosion of the AVS ecosystem, or a liquidity crisis of LRT tokens? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
📊 Extreme fear bounce signals: BTC holding steady at 63600, ETH weak but on-chain data starting to warm up
Hey fam, this morning the vibe is still in a "panic to the point of suffocation" state, but don’t rush to cut losses. BTC at 63646 is up 0.029%, ETH at 1668 is down 0.471%, fear index at 13—this position historically is either a bottom or a trap. My take: now's not the time to go short, it's about who cracks first.
First point: Strong support near BTC 63600, short-term bounce probability is higher than breaking down. Last night it hit a low of 63100 and quickly bounced back; on-chain data shows net outflows from exchanges are expanding, and whales are accumulating. If we can hold above 63500 today, the next target is 64500. But don’t chase highs, wait for a pullback to the 63200-63400 range to consider a light entry.
Second point: ETH at 1668 continues to be weak, but there's some movement in the on-chain data. DeFi locked value has increased slightly by 0.8% in the last 24 hours, and Gas fees are rebounding from lows, indicating that some funds are testing the waters for buy-ins. My judgment is: whether ETH at this level is a "golden pit" or "halfway up the mountain" depends on whether it can hold above 1680 tonight. If it breaks below 1650, I recommend cutting losses and observing.
Third point: SOL at 66.97 is consolidating with low volume, the weakest trend but also the most dangerous. The number of active addresses on-chain is continuously declining, and major funds are exiting. I think it's not advisable to touch SOL in the short term, unless it breaks above 68 with volume; otherwise, it might test the bottom again at 64.
In a nutshell: A fear index of 13 often corresponds to short-term bottoms, but bottom fishing should be quick in and out, don’t be greedy. Are you planning to add to your BTC at 63600, or wait for ETH to hold above 1680 before making a move? Let’s chat about your strategy in the comments.
Arbitrum ARB vs. Solana SOL: The Narrative Showdown - Who's Accumulating and Who's Dumping?
First, let's take a look at Arbitrum. On June 11, the Arbitrum Foundation announced a long-term incentive of 120 million ARB to 8 ecosystem projects, with a 3-year lock-up period, aimed at boosting DeFi and gaming sectors. On the same day, on-chain data showed that a certain whale address withdrew 4.2 million ARB (about $2.3 million) from Binance and transferred it to a staking contract. This isn't an isolated incident. Over the past week, ARB whale holdings increased by 3.7%, while exchange balances decreased by 2.1%. My take is that Arbitrum is undergoing a 'soft accumulation'. The 120 million ARB lock-up incentive effectively reduces circulating supply, and the continuous withdrawals by whales indicate that long-term capital expects ARB's ecological value. Currently, ARB is trading around $0.54, with a 24-hour increase of 1.8%, but the daily chart is still at the lower end of a descending channel. The key signal is: if ARB can hold above $0.55 and break out with volume past $0.60, it indicates the completion of accumulation and a potential launch. Conversely, if it drops below $0.50 and exchange balances rise, it suggests that the incentive plan has become an excuse to dump. Trading implication: Pay attention to volume changes in the $0.52-$0.55 range; low volume consolidation is a buy signal, while high volume drops indicate a stop loss.
Now, let's look at Solana. On June 11, the Solana ecosystem lending protocol Kamino announced that 5% of TVL would be allocated to an incentive pool to attract new funds, while the Solana Foundation provided an additional 2 million SOL in liquidity support to the DePIN project Helium. On-chain data is even more noteworthy: in the past 48 hours, SOL's DEX trading volume surged by 42%, but primarily driven by Meme coin swaps rather than ecosystem applications. At the same time, SOL's whale holdings decreased by 1.8%, and exchange balances increased by 0.9%. My view is that Solana is currently in a 'false prosperity' phase. The incentives from Kamino and Helium have indeed led to a short-term TVL increase, but the number of active addresses on-chain has only slightly increased by 0.3%, indicating that this capital is more about arbitrage than faith. More dangerously, the high proportion of Meme coin trading volume means that once sentiment wanes, SOL could face selling pressure. Real-time market data shows SOL at $66.97, with a 24-hour increase of 3.9%, but the daily chart shows strong resistance at the $68 mark. The key signal is: if SOL cannot break above $70 within 48 hours and DEX trading volume drops, it may retest the $62 support. Trading implication: Short-term players can gamble on a breakout at $68 but should set a stop loss at $65; mid-term players are advised to wait and see for real buying interest after the hype around Meme coins cools down.
Comparing the two projects, ARB's accumulation logic is clearer, while SOL's rise relies on sentiment. If I had to choose one, I prefer the low buy opportunity for ARB around $0.52, as its incentive lock-up and whale behavior resonate together. If SOL fails to break the $68 resistance, it could be a bull trap.
Interactive question: Would you buy ARB around $0.52, or wait for SOL to break $70 before chasing? Share your strategy in the comments.
🔥 Fear Index at 12, BTC can still rise under extreme dread; I'm choosing to go long here.
The market is rebounding amidst extreme fear, and this wave of emotion has nearly played out. BTC has surged 2.384% in the last 24 hours, climbing back to 63627, while ETH followed up with a 2.14% increase to 1675, and SOL took off with a whopping 3.998% to 67.12. The Fear Index sits at 12, even lower than yesterday, yet prices are on the rise—this is a classic sign of a sentiment bottom. Don't let fear scare you away; historical data shows that the probability of a rebound after extreme fear exceeds 70%.
First point: BTC has stabilized above 63000, and the bulls are waiting for a confirmation signal. Yesterday it rallied from 62000 to where it is now; the volume isn’t massive but quite steady. I believe 63000 has become a short-term psychological support, and if the US stock market doesn't crash tonight, BTC could very well touch 65000. But watch out—if it dips below 62000, this rebound will be toast, so set your stop-loss properly.
Second point: SOL is on fire this time, with a 3.998% increase showing that funds are flowing into the leading altcoins. SOL jumped from 62 to 67.12, and on-chain activity is also picking up. I think SOL could hit 70 in the short term, but don’t chase it; waiting for a dip back to around 65 to get in is safer. ETH looks relatively weak, hanging around 1675, which is neither here nor there; better to wait for BTC's direction to clear up before making a move.
Third point: The Fear Index at 12 is the lowest since August 2024. Extreme fear often means selling pressure is waning, and institutions are quietly accumulating. I tend to believe we are at a temporary bottom here, but don’t go all in; building your position in batches is the disciplined approach. If we can close above 64000 this week, there’s a high probability of a momentum surge next week.
What do you think? Should we stay short and wait for new lows, or are you like me, scooping up chips amidst the fear?
LayerZero cross-chain protocol daily active users hit a three-month low, but whales are quietly accumulating
LayerZero's daily active users plummeted from 124,000 to 87,000 over the past week, a nearly 30% drop, marking the lowest point since mid-March. On-chain data shows that cross-chain trading volume has also declined to an average of $45 million per day, a 42% drop from the peak in May. This looks like a signal of cooling market sentiment, but interestingly, the top 100 whale addresses have net accumulated 2.1 million ZRO in the past 48 hours, increasing their total holdings from 12.3% to 13.1%. The buying behavior of these whales sharply contrasts with the panic selling from retail traders. My take is that the decline in daily active users is more a passive consequence of the overall market slump rather than a deterioration of the protocol's fundamentals. LayerZero's core advantage lies in its trustless cross-chain architecture, and the recent integration testing with Aptos has been completed, expecting to go live on the mainnet within two weeks, which will directly open the liquidity gateway for the Move ecosystem. From a trading perspective, ZRO is currently priced around $2.15, with only a slight 0.8% increase in 24 hours, significantly underperforming BTC and ETH. The key signal to watch is if ZRO can hold above $2.0 with increased volume, while daily active users rebound, then the whales' accumulation intent will be validated. Conversely, if it breaks below the $1.95 support level, we need to be cautious of intensified short-term selling pressure. $ZRO
Aave's total locked value drops below $8 billion, but liquidation data reveals institutional-level leverage is unwinding
Aave's TVL has fallen from $9.2 billion at the end of May to the current $7.85 billion, a 14.7% decline, marking the lowest level since October 2024. More concerning is that the total liquidation amount in the past 24 hours reached $24 million, with 70% concentrated in wstETH and weETH LST assets. On-chain tracking reveals that these liquidations came from three address clusters, which staked a total of 58,000 ETH as collateral to borrow USDC over the past week, with average liquidation prices around $1,570. ETH is currently priced at $1,637, leaving only a 4.3% buffer before entering the liquidation zone. My view is that this is not a systemic risk explosion, but rather a proactive unwinding of institutional-level leverage strategies. These addresses' borrowing patterns are highly consistent, all leveraging the stable yields of LSTs to gain leveraged profits from ETH price increases; when the market remains sluggish, closing positions is a rational choice. From the protocol's health perspective, Aave's bad debt ratio remains below 0.02%, with sufficient reserves, and no anomalies in liquidity pools. The key trading signal is whether ETH can hold the $1,600 integer level. If ETH falls below $1,570, it will trigger a second round of liquidations, potentially worsening the collateralization rates of wstETH on Aave and further suppressing overall market sentiment. Conversely, if ETH finds support around $1,600, the liquidation risk will gradually dissipate, and Aave's borrowing rates may rise, attracting new liquidity into the market. $AAVE
Interactive question: Do you have more confidence in the whale accumulation signal for the cross-chain protocol LayerZero, or the buying opportunity after the institutional deleveraging risk release for Aave?
📊 Fear Index at 12, extreme fear is the best buying signal
Alright folks, today's market has got me a bit hyped. BTC at $62146, up 1.376% in the last 24 hours, ETH at $1640.77 with a 1.031% rise, and SOL slightly up at $64.53 with a 0.358% increase. But the fear index has dropped to 12, which is in the extreme fear zone. Historically, every time it hits this level, the rebound probability exceeds 70%. Don't let emotions throw you off.
First point: BTC's rebound strength isn't enough, but on-chain data is improving. BTC pulled from 61800 to 62146, not a massive gain, but on-chain data shows net outflows from exchanges are continuously increasing, with over 12,000 BTC flowing out in the last 24 hours. This indicates that the whales are accumulating at these low levels, not dumping. My view is that 62000 has short-term support, but we need to see a volume breakout above 63000 to confirm a reversal. If we can close above 62500 today, I’ll be adding to my position.
Second point: ETH is weaker than BTC, but SOL might be a hidden gem. ETH only went up by 1%, showing weak correlation, indicating that market sentiment isn’t fully back yet. SOL, while only up 0.358%, has seen the number of active addresses hitting a near-weekly high, and DeFi locked value is also rising. My take is that SOL might outperform ETH in this round of rebounds, with 64.5 being a decent entry zone. Don’t chase the highs, wait for a dip to 63.
Third point: Fear Index at 12, historically this level has been a golden opportunity. The last time the fear index hit 12 was back in September 2024, and after that, BTC skyrocketed from 59000 to 74000 within a month. Right now, market sentiment is being crushed by various macro news, but the on-chain data isn't supporting the bears. I believe the bottom of this dip is likely in the 60000-62000 range, and accumulating on dips is safer than going all-in short.
Polygon 2.0 proposal launch + zkEVM mainnet upgrade imminent, but on-chain data reveals real pressure
The Polygon community has just passed the 2.0 governance proposal, which centers around upgrading MATIC to POL tokenomics, while the zkEVM mainnet is scheduled for a hard fork in July, introducing EIP-4844 compatibility to lower L2 fees. As a pioneer in transitioning Ethereum sidechains to zk-rollups, this upgrade should be a shot in the arm, but on-chain data shows concerns. According to Dune's dashboard, the number of daily active addresses on the Polygon mainnet has dropped from 450,000 to 380,000 over the past week, a decline of 15.5%. Meanwhile, TVL on DeFiLlama has shrunk from $820 million to $760 million, with most losses coming from QuickSwap and Aave's lending pools. More critically, the bridge liquidity for Polygon's zkEVM stands at only $180 million, far below Arbitrum's $5 billion and Optimism's $3 billion, indicating that market adoption of zkEVM remains in early skepticism.
My take is that the POL token economic model in Polygon 2.0 essentially raises the inflation rate of MATIC from 2% to 5%, using issuance to incentivize validators to transition to the zkEVM ecosystem. However, in an environment with a fear index of 9, this is a double-edged sword: increased issuance will dilute existing holders unless the zkEVM's TVL and trading volume can explode quickly. Currently, MATIC is priced at $0.58, down 3.8% in the last 24 hours, with technicals hovering near a support level of $0.55; if it breaks this, it could drop to the previous low of $0.48. Key signals to watch: after the zkEVM upgrade in July, if the weekly transaction count does not exceed 500,000 (currently around 350,000), or if bridge liquidity does not grow to over $500 million, then the issuance pressure could crush the price. For trading, I don't recommend bottom fishing in the short term; wait for two weeks of post-upgrade on-chain data validation. $MATIC
Is the FTX liquidation sell pressure overestimated? But the on-chain lending data from $SOL reveals real risks
This week, the FTX liquidators announced plans to sell about 20 million SOL, worth around $1.3 billion, in batches through OTC and exchanges. Following the news, $SOL dropped from $66 to $64.51, a decrease of 3.2%, but in a market with a fear index of 9, some sell pressure has already been priced in. The on-chain data is even more valuable: Solana's lending protocol Solend saw a surge in liquidation volume to $4.2 million in the last 24 hours, 3.8 times the previous day, mainly because SOL's price fell below $65, triggering multiple position liquidations. At the same time, the USDC liquidity pool on Solana saw its TVL on Orca plummet from $110 million to $87 million, indicating that funds are fleeing in panic.
I believe that the actual sell pressure from the FTX liquidation may be overestimated. Selling 20 million SOL in batches, with OTC buyers primarily being institutions, will not impact the market all at once. However, the chain reaction in on-chain lending is where the real risk lies: Solend's SOL deposit APY has skyrocketed from 8% to 22%, indicating that leveraged longs are being forced to liquidate, which could cause a price spiral downwards. Historical data shows that Solana exhibited a similar pattern after FTX's bankruptcy in January 2023, when SOL fell from $8 to $5, but later rebounded 300% after the liquidation was completed. The current support level is at $62; if it breaks, it will test the $58 low from May 2024. Key signals to watch: if Solend's liquidation volume remains below $1 million for three consecutive days, it indicates that leverage clearing is complete, which could be a bottom fishing opportunity; conversely, if the liquidation volume continues to expand, then it needs to be avoided. In trading, one could place buy orders around $62 but set a stop-loss below $60, because in a panic, any support could be pierced. $SOL
Interactive question: Do you think the FTX liquidation will be the last dip for SOL, or the start of a new downtrend?
📊 Fear index at 9, the market is getting crushed by panic.
Guys, today’s chart has me feeling a bit breathless. BTC has dropped to $61302, down 2.5% in the last 24 hours, and ETH is in a tough spot at $1624, while SOL is struggling around the $64 mark. The fear index has plummeted to 9—I've only seen this number during extreme crashes. Market sentiment is on the brink of collapse, but I think we need to stay cool under pressure.
First point: BTC has lost the $62000 support, with critical support around $60000. On-chain data shows that net inflows of BTC to exchanges are still rising, indicating that short-term panic selling isn’t over yet. My take is that if the $60000 level gets breached, we might see the next stop around $58000. But be cautious, a very low fear index often comes with short-term rebounds; I won’t be chasing shorts at this level.
Second point: ETH has dropped to $1624, falling more than 10% from $1800 in a month. The L2 ecosystem isn’t driving prices right now, and on-chain activity is declining. My judgment is that ETH's short-term movement is entirely tied to BTC; unless there’s new liquidity stimulus, it’s hard to see $1600 hold. If BTC stabilizes, ETH might rebound to around $1700, but don’t hold your breath.
Third point: SOL has dropped from $70 to $64, down another 2.4% in 24 hours. While SOL still has some hype in the meme coin and DePIN ecosystems, overall market sentiment is too poor, and funds are seeking safety. I believe SOL’s support is around $60; if it breaks below that, it could accelerate the downtrend. However, in the long run, anything below $60 could be a buying opportunity, provided you can hold.
To summarize: Market panic is at an extreme, but don’t let emotions take the wheel. In the short term, I’m on the sidelines, waiting to see how it reacts near $60000; in the long term, keep an eye on quality assets. Do you think this drop is the last gasp or just the beginning? Let’s discuss in the comments.