Aave borrowing rates tripled as a whale repeatedly pulled funds from DeFi at midnight
A large wallet reportedly pulled about $290 million from DeFi every midnight, and Aave borrowing rates tripled during the outflows. Bitquery traced the move to a temporary squeeze that hit as funds left near midnight. Traders may want to watch DeFi lending conditions for signs of further stress.
Why it matters
- Bitquery linked the sharp borrowing rate jump to a temporary squeeze as funds left near midnight.
- Aave borrowing rates tripled during the period of large outflows, which raises the cost of borrowing.
- October 29 showed a lower borrowing rate, a milder snapshot compared with the squeeze.
What to watch next
Watch whether Aave borrowing rates fall back toward their October 29 level and whether the midnight outflows continue.
