Yearn Finance Tumbles: Rug Pull Rumors Swirl As Token Takes A 45% Hit
November 19 2023 - 04:59AM
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Recent data analysis reveals a significant decline in the
performance of YFI, the native token of the Yearn Finance platform.
In a dramatic overnight development, the native token of the Yearn
Finance ecosystem witnessed a staggering 40% plunge. This downturn
in YFI’s performance prompts a closer examination of the intricate
dynamics within the decentralized financial landscape. The abrupt
and substantial drop has ignited a wave of speculation within the
community, with some expressing concerns about the possibility of
an exit scam. Much of its recent profits was wiped by the slump.
Investors quickly sold off their holdings in YFI in response to the
wider selloff that had shook the cryptocurrency market as a whole,
which caused a sudden shift in value. Related Reading: Kaspa
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Interest Yearn Finance Suffers An Apparent Exit Scam As users seek
to navigate and capitalize on the potential returns of the crypto
market, the fluctuations in YFI’s value underscore the inherent
volatility and complexity of DeFi environments. Specifically, YFI
plummeted from $15,450 to $8,950 within a mere 24-hour period. This
sharp and rapid descent represents a substantial loss of $6,510 in
the value of YFI. The price of YFI has seen a noteworthy rising
trend during the last seven days. The asset was trading at almost
$9,000 just a week ago. But it quickly gained momentum and by
Friday, it had reached its highest price point in more than a
year—above the $15,000 level. JUST IN: Yearn finance ( $YFI ), one
of the biggest platforms in the DeFi ecosystem, has just plummeted
over -45% in an apparent exit scam by insiders. Nearly half of the
entire supply for YFI is held by 10 wallets, and over $250 million
in market value has vanished in minutes pic.twitter.com/pMqonBcgux
— WhaleWire (@WhaleWire) November 18, 2023 In a matter of hours,
the market capitalization experienced a significant decline, with
almost $250 million disappearing. The market cap plummeted from
$525 million to $275 million. It is once again seeing an upward
trend; however, investor sentiment has been negatively impacted by
the abrupt decline. The recent sell-off has incited a weekend
characterized by fear, uncertaintly and doubt (FUD) among members
of the cryptocurrency community. According to certain users on X
(formerly known as Twitter), there are assertions made regarding
the distribution of the token supply, suggesting that 50% of the
tokens were held within 10 wallets under the supervision of
engineers. It appears that Yearn Finance $YFI was rugpulled One of
the biggest DeFi platforms plummeted over -50% in an exit scam by
insiders Approx half of the entire supply for YFI is held by ~10
wallets. Over $250 million in market value has vanished in a few
hours pic.twitter.com/Y1TbtlkltC — Solid 堅固 (@SolidTradesz)
November 18, 2023 Nevertheless, according to data from Etherscan,
it is indicated that a portion of these holders could potentially
be wallets associated with cryptocurrency exchanges. The
rollercoaster ride in YFI’s market hasn’t just been a wild descent;
it’s been a game-changer for crypto traders riding the waves of
this digital asset’s fortune. Source: Etherscan Crypto Holders Lose
Nearly $5 Million According to insights from derivative market
tracker, CoinGlass, the recent nosedive in YFI has left crypto
enthusiasts nursing a whopping $4.99 million in losses through
liquidations. Those traders who wagered on YFI’s upward trajectory
found themselves taking the most substantial hit in the aftermath
of the digital asset’s dramatic crash. It’s not just numbers on a
chart; it’s a tale of high-stakes bets and unforeseen twists in the
ever-unpredictable world of crypto trading. Zooming in on the
details, according to CoinGlass data, the brunt of the blow in the
near $5 million total liquidations is borne by long positions,
tallying up to a substantial $3.5 million in losses. YFI market cap
at $309 million on the weekend chart: TradingView.com Related
Reading: Crypto Acceptance Grows As Fidelity Joins Race For A Spot
Ethereum ETF The majority of these traders find themselves
navigating the aftermath on platforms such as the giant Binance,
alongside participants from Bybit and OKX. It’s a vivid snapshot
into the crypto battleground, where the casualties of this market
turbulence are felt by those who took bullish positions, and the
ripples extend across some of the most prominent exchanges in the
digital arena. (This site’s content should not be construed as
investment advice. Investing involves risk. When you invest, your
capital is subject to risk). Featured image from Markus
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