DeFi Total Value Locked Plunges 39% In 2026 As Yields Cool Down
DeFi total value locked has reportedly fallen 39% in 2026, with lower yields, leverage reduction, and exploits pressuring the sector.
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Read full articleDeFi total value locked has reportedly fallen 39% in 2026, with lower yields, leverage reduction, and exploits pressuring the sector.
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Bitcoin’s slide toward the low-$62,000 area triggered more than $700 million in crypto liquidations over 24 hours. The wipeout shows how crowded leverage c