Aave faces $200M liquidations, but the altcoin still stands strong – How?

• Aave experienced over $200 million in liquidations, but bad debt decreased, showing resilience despite market volatility.
• Despite a 6.25% price drop, the altcoin maintained its key support at $230, with resistance at $360.

Aave [AAVE] experienced significant liquidations in the last 24 hours, totaling over $200 million. This marked the largest liquidation event for the platform since August 2024.

These liquidations represent around 30% of all Aave liquidations to date, signaling increased market volatility.

Despite the high liquidation volume, Aave’s system managed to avoid a major increase in bad debt, which has actually decreased.

The data shows that although liquidation events were severe, the overall health of the platform remains strong. This is reflected in the total debt amount liquidated, which stands at approximately $369,580.

Source: X

Will diagonal support hold for a sustained rally?

Aave’s price faced a sharp decline, dropping by 5.12% to its press time value of $259.34. A key resistance level lay at $360.00, while support was at $230.00, suggesting potential future price fluctuation.

 Technical indicators showed a gradual build-up of support at lower levels, which may provide a foundation for recovery if the market stabilizes.

AMBCrypto’s analysis indicates that it has been moving within a channel, with strong resistance forming at $360.

AAVE/USD Source: TradingView

 On the other hand, the diagonal support and resistance line suggested potential rebound points for Aave, possibly leading to a corrective movement upwards if the market shows signs of stabilization.

Liquidations breakdown and network health

The liquidations over the last 24 hours occurred amidst growing concerns over broader market sentiment. The total liquidations in the Aave v3 Ethereum [ETH] market amounted to $205,443,590.

At the same time, Aave’s network continues to show a relatively healthy liquidity pool with a value of $18.3 billion in total value locked (TVL).

Source: X

Despite the high levels of liquidation, Aave’s ecosystem has been demonstrating stability, particularly in terms of its collateral management.

Data shows a growing number of wallets eligible for liquidation, but the bad debt reduction indicates that the system’s resilience remains intact.

Who is in control, bulls or bears?

Investors are currently navigating through a turbulent phase, as shown by Aave’s price movement and liquidations.

However, market sentiment seems to be divided, with the altcoin maintaining a significant position despite the broader downturn. 

The bullish and bearish market sentiment has remained relatively balanced over the past few weeks, with bulls slightly outnumbering bears.

Source: IntoTheBlock

Looking ahead, Aave’s price and market behavior will largely depend on whether the platform can maintain its support levels.

Read Aave’s [AAVE] Price Prediction 2025–2026

The presence of key resistance points like $360.00 suggests that Aave could experience challenges to regain upward momentum. 

Still, if the platform continues to effectively manage its collateral and debt risks, a price recovery might be in store.