Aave founder Stani Kulechov has added another 32,660 $AAVE worth $5.15M, bringing his total accumulation over the past week to 84,033 AAVE valued at around $12.6M.

Despite the aggressive buying, the position is currently showing an unrealized loss of roughly $2.2M, highlighting a long-term conviction rather than short-term price chasing. Insider accumulation during drawdowns often signals confidence in the protocol’s fundamentals, revenue outlook, or upcoming ecosystem developments, even when broader market sentiment remains cautious.