Aave
Why Aave is down 1.2% in the last hour
Analysis
Aave (AAVE) slipped about 1.2% over the past hour as negative sentiment intensified around reports of the KelpDAO exploit and its spillover effects, which multiple outlets linked to sharp AAVE sell-offs. AMBCrypto noted AAVE weakening as the exploit narrative spread, while CryptoPotato reported whales “bailing” in the wake of the $294M KelpDAO hack, adding to near-term downside pressure.
Contributing Factors (2)
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