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HIVE Delivers Record Q3 Revenue and Margin Growth
Editor’s note: In a sector defined by rapid changes in energy costs and compute demand, HIVE Digital Technologies reports a standout quarter that highlights the resilience of its dual-engine model — steady Bitcoin hashrate expansion alongside high-growth BUZZ AI HPC. The Q3 results, led by record revenue of $93.1 million and a gross margin of $32.1 million, reflect disciplined scaling across renewable-powered infrastructure and an accelerating AI compute strategy. The company’s Paraguay expansion and GPU cloud initiatives illustrate how HIVE is positioning for longer-term margin expansion, recurring revenue and geographic diversification.
Key points
- Record quarterly revenue of $93.1 million, up 219% YoY and 7% QoQ, with gross margin of $32.1 million (34.5%).
- Bitcoin hashrate capacity reached 25 EH/s, with BUZZ HPC growth accelerating.
- AI GPU expansion: 504 Nvidia GPUs under a $30 million contract, live deployments in Q1 2026, lifting HPC revenue and targeting $140 million ARR by Q4 2026 with 11,000 GPUs.
- Paraguay expansion and renewable-powered infrastructure underpin margin growth and geographic diversification.
Why this matters
This quarter demonstrates HIVE’s ability to scale a renewable-powered data center platform while expanding into AI compute markets. The dual-engine approach provides resilience against sector volatility, leveraging Bitcoin hashrate expansion as a cash generator and BUZZ HPC as a high-growth, recurring revenue stream. With Paraguay infrastructure, green energy and new AI deployments, HIVE is positioned for margin expansion and geographic diversification into Latin America.
What to watch next
- Deployments of 504 Nvidia GPUs live in Q1 2026 and expected ARR uplift to $140 million by Q4 2026 as GPU AI Cloud evolves.
- Paraguay expansion: energization of the additional 100 MW at Yguazú targeted for Q3 2026 and 63 hectares of land acquisition supporting growth.
- Anticipated overall energy footprint of 540 MW by year-end, with evaluation of incremental megawatts for future EH/s growth.
Disclosure: The content below is a press release provided by the company/PR representative. It is published for informational purposes.
HIVE Delivers Record Q3 Revenue of $93.1 Million with $32.1 Million Gross Operating Margin, Up Over 6x Year-Over-Year
This news release constitutes a “designated news release” for the purposes of the Company’s prospectus supplement dated November 25, 2025 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 31, 2025.
San Antonio, TX, February 17, 2026 — HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX.V: HIVE) (Nasdaq: HIVE) (FSE: YO0) (BVC: HIVECO) (referred to as the “Company” or “HIVE”), a global leader in sustainable data center infrastructure, announced its results for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025 (all amounts in US dollars, unless otherwise indicated).
HIVE delivered record quarterly revenue of $93.1 million, representing 219% year-over-year growth and 7% quarter over quarter growth, and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.7 million. Gross operating margin expanded significantly to $32.1 million (34.5%), up more than sixfold compared to $5.3 million in the prior year period.
This quarter marks the strongest “dual-engine” growth in HIVE’s history, driven by the rapid scale-out of its Bitcoin hashrate fleet to an installed base of 25 Exahash per Second (EH/s) by period end December 31, 2025 and accelerating demand for BUZZ HPC platforms.
Q3 FY2026 Financial Highlights:
• Total Revenue: $93.1 million, a 219% increase from $29.2 million in Q3 FY2025 and a 7% increase over last quarter. Gross operating margin was $32.1 million or 34.5%, up from 18% in fiscal Q3 FY2025. See the calculation of direct costs and mining margin included below in this press release.
• Digital Currency Hashrate Revenue: $88.2 million, up 8% from Q2 FY2026, reflecting a 41% quarter-over-quarter increase in average hashrate to 22.9 EH/s, partially offset by approximately 10% lower Bitcoin prices and 15% higher network difficulty. This hashrate revenue was achieved at a direct cost of $57.8 million, of which approximately 90% is energy costs. See the calculation of direct costs included below in this press release.
• Bitcoin Output: Generated 885 Bitcoin, representing a 23% quarter over quarter increase, despite a 15% rise in network difficulty.
• HPC Revenue: BUZZ HPC revenue was $4.9 million during the quarter. This revenue was achieved against direct costs of $2.3 million.
• G&A: $8.4 million, up from $7.8 million in Q2 2026, primarily as a result of increased staff to support HIVE’s global expansion, including Paraguay, and the BUZZ HPC business. Notably, while gross operating margin increased more than 6x year-over-year, corporate G&A grew only 1.8x over the same period, demonstrating operating leverage and disciplined scaling.
• Net Loss: GAAP net loss of $91.3 million was primarily driven by $57.4 million in accelerated depreciation related to the Paraguay expansion and non-cash revaluation adjustments. The loss reflects HIVE’s decision to depreciate the next-generation ASIC fleet over a two-year cycle, rather than the typical four-year schedule, to reflect the faster pace of efficiency improvements and shorter economic lives of new ASICs—a conservative approach aligned with our strong growth in Paraguay and focus on operating income.
• Adjusted EBITDA: $5.7 million.
OPERATING PERFORMANCE: SCALE WITH DISCIPLINE
Infrastructure Expansion
• Completed Paraguay Buildout and Achieved 25 EH/s: Operating 440 megawatts (MW) of global, hydro-powered capacity with 25 EH/s installed and 22.9 EH/s average operational hashrate, while reaching 17.5 Joules per Terahash (J/TH) fleet efficiency; record completion of 300 MW of green-energy Tier-I infrastructure brought online in 6 months (from May 2025 to November 2025).
• Land & Power: The company signed an additional 100 MW PPA in Yguazú and bought 10 hectares of land, with energization targeted for Q4 2026. This maintains our growth in Paraguay by an additional 10 EH/s. Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company has purchased an additional 63 hectares of land.
Positioning for AI and HPC Growth
Future Capacity & Growth Outlook
• Accelerating AI Revenue: In February 2026, the Company signed a 2-year, $30 million contract for 504 Nvidia B200 GPUs. Expected deployments to be live in calendar Q1 2026 at Bell’s Tier-III facility; adds ~1$15 million of ARR and lifts HPC annualized revenue ~75% (from $20 million to $35 million). Targeting $140 million ARR by Q4 2026 for GPU AI Cloud with 11,000 GPUs, subject to market conditions and successful infrastructure deployment.
• BUZZ’s Growth Plan: Targeting $225 million ARR for total HPC revenue for BUZZ HPC and GPU AI Cloud by end of calendar 2026 or early 2027 as GPU cloud and colocation capacity expands.
• Strengthened Runway for Scalable Compute: By year-end, HIVE expects to operate a 540 MW energy footprint (440 MW currently operating, plus the additional 100 MW PPA contracted). Existing and incremental megawatts will be evaluated to preserve flexibility for highest-value deployments – toward expanding EH/s or supporting future AI and high-performance computing workloads.
Management Insights
Frank Holmes, HIVE’s Executive Chairman, stated, “This quarter marked an inflection point for HIVE. We delivered record revenue, scaled our renewable-powered Tier-I hashrate platform to 25 EH/s and accelerated our AI strategy. These milestones reflect disciplined execution across both engines of our business – Bitcoin hashrate services as the cash generator and BUZZ as our high-growth HPC platform, positioning HIVE for diversified, recurring revenue growth. Demand for AI compute continues to rise, and HIVE is leveraging its long track record in high-performance compute infrastructure and deep technical expertise in AI cloud services and data center operations to capture that opportunity. Notably, we are also positioning Paraguay to be a leader in HPC for Latin America. With abundant and stable green energy, and a government that is strongly-aligned with the United States, we believe Tier-III data centers are the future in Paraguay. Our future deployments in Paraguay will have the architecture and infrastructure footprint for Tier III future deployments as we build out our powered land. Our team has ordered the substation for the additional 100 MW at Yguazú, which we expect to come online in calendar Q3 2026. Moreover, the Company has a strategic alignment with Paraguay’s largest Tier III telecom datacenter operator, where we are sending a cluster of high-performance GPUs which will operate on the BUZZ AI Cloud out of Asuncion. Thus, by laying the foundation for long-term and rapid scale HPC Tier III Data Center deployment with our next 100 MW in Yguazú, and curating HIVE’s first Latin America GPU AI cloud proof-of-concept this quarter from Asuncion, our vision is to be a first mover in Latin America, powering the AI industrial revolution with renewable energy from Paraguay. HIVE will be a key economic driver for Paraguay, as we anticipate materially contributing to the GDP growth of the country through our data center construction expenditures and stable and long-term consumption of power from the Itaipu Dam, which will strengthen Paraguay’s domestic energy market and drive revenue for ANDE and the government. President Santiago Pena has demonstrated great leadership, along with Marcos Riquelme and Ruben Ramirez Lezcano, which gives us the confidence to advance our investments into Paraguay.”
Mr, Holmes continued, “Our wholly owned subsidiary, BUZZ AI has begun to demonstrate the scale of its earnings power. With this growth, our early-stage Paraguay platform becomes even more strategic, as we partner with a leading Tier III telecom data center operator in the country and deploy our first cluster of high-performance GPUs into that facility, demonstrating that our GPU chips have arrived and that Paraguay can be a cornerstone market for BUZZ in Latin America. Tier I data centers are a critical first step in building the power and infrastructure backbone required for future Tier III AI and HPC data centers, and we see them as the key runway for grid buildout and long-term capacity planning across our global platform. This is the strategy we are executing in Canada and Sweden today, and now in Paraguay as we develop large-scale, renewable powered Tier I capacity that can be systematically upgraded into Tier III AI and HPC data centers over time.”
Aydin Kilic, President & CEO, stated, “This quarter demonstrated HIVE’s execution in both our Tier-I hashrate platform and GPU AI Cloud. Our business has scaled substantially over the last year. Notably, our gross operating margin has increased over 6x YoY, from $5.3 million period end December 31, 2024 to $32.1 million this current period end December 31, 2025. At HIVE, we pursue accretive growth with a high-performance work culture, and this exponential growth in gross operating margin relative to corporate G&A reflects our expertise to scale with our Tier-I hashrate platform. Furthermore, this growth in corporate G&A includes added key personnel and talent to our BUZZ HPC and GPU AI Cloud business. In this fiscal quarter, we announced the purchase of 504 next-generation AI-optimized GPUs, and last week, ahead of their installation in March 2026 in the BUZZ Canada West facility, we announced the entire cluster was leased on a two-year fixed term contract valued at $30 million. As we expand BUZZ, we are leveraging our proven infrastructure operating model and deep technical expertise in AI to deliver GPU cloud and colocation capacity quickly and reliably for enterprise customers. With Tier-III+ capacity across Canada, Sweden and a growing pipeline of multi-year GPU cloud and colocation demand, we believe HIVE is positioned to build a durable, high-margin, recurring revenue platform through 2026 and beyond. This dual-engine strategy provides continued growth and sustained cashflow as we navigate the recent volatility in Bitcoin hashrate revenues.”
Darcy Daubaras, HIVE’s CFO, stated, “This quarter demonstrates strong revenue growth and operating margin expansion despite a more competitive hashrate environment. Accelerated depreciation impacted net income, but reflects conservative accounting and disciplined balance sheet management. We believe our cost structure and renewable power strategy position us to generate attractive operating margins as competition increases.”
Strategic Positioning
HIVE’s “dual-engine” strategy — Bitcoin infrastructure as cash generator and BUZZ AI Cloud as high-growth recurring revenue — provides diversification and capital allocation flexibility.
The Company remains focused on:
• Expanding gross operating margin
• Scaling recurring AI revenue
• Maintaining disciplined G&A growth
• Preserving balance sheet strength
With renewable-powered infrastructure across Canada, Sweden, and Paraguay, HIVE believes it is positioned to build a durable, margin-driven digital infrastructure platform through 2026 and beyond.
Conference Call Information
HIVE will hold its fiscal Q3 2026 earnings call on Tuesday, February 17 at 8:00 AM EST. To participate in this event, please log on or dial in approximately 5 minutes before the call.
Date: February 17, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM EST
Webcast: Registration link here
Dial-in: Provided after registration
Financial Statements and MD&A
The Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) thereon for the three months ended December 31, 2025 will be accessible on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca under HIVE’s profile and on the Company’s website at www.HIVEdigitaltechnologies.com.
¹ The Company has presented certain non-GAAP measures in this report. The Company uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a metric that is useful to management, the board and investors for assessing its operating performance on a cash basis before the impact of non-cash items and acquisition related activities. EBITDA is net income or loss from operations, as reported in profit and loss, before finance income and expense, tax and depreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is EBITDA adjusted for by removing other non-cash items, including share-based compensation, finance expense, depreciation and one-time transactions. The following table provides an illustration of the calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the last five quarters:
² Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on digital currencies is calculated as the change in fair value (gain or loss) on the coin inventory, and the gain (loss) on the sale of digital currencies which is the net difference between the proceeds and the carrying value of the digital currency.
³ The following represents the Revenue and related costs that comprise the gross mining margin. We include connectivity, security, data center maintenance, and electrical equipment maintenance. Electrical costs may vary quarter over quarter.
*Average revenue per BTC is for hashrate services operations only and excludes HPC operations.
⁴ References to annualized revenue and run-rate revenue are considered future-oriented financial information. Readers should be cautioned that this information is used by the Company only for the purpose of evaluating the merit of this line of its business operations and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Quarterly ATM Sales Report
For the three-month period ended December 31, 2025, the Company issued 4,925,948 common shares (the “November 2025 ATM Shares”) pursuant to the at-the-market offering commenced in November 2025 (the “November 2025 ATM Equity Program”) for gross proceeds of C$22.0 million ($15.8 million). The November 2025 ATM Shares were sold at prevailing market prices, for an average price per November 2025 ATM Share of C$4.47. Pursuant to the November 2025 ATM Equity program, a cash commission of $153 thousand on the aggregate gross proceeds raised was paid to the sales agents in connection with its services under the November 2025 ATM Equity Program.
About HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd.
Founded in 2017, HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. is the first publicly listed company to mine digital assets powered by green energy. Today, HIVE builds and operates next-generation Tier-I and Tier-III data centers across Canada, Sweden, and Paraguay, serving both Bitcoin and high-performance computing clients. HIVE’s twin-turbo engine infrastructure-driven by hashrate services and GPU-accelerated AI computing-delivers scalable, environmentally responsible solutions for the digital economy.
For more information, visit hivedigitaltech.com, or connect with us on:
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On Behalf of HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd.
“Frank Holmes”
Executive Chairman
For further information, please contact:
Nathan Fast, Director of Marketing and Branding
Frank Holmes, Executive Chairman
Aydin Kilic, President & CEO
Tel: (604) 664-1078
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this news release.
Forward-Looking Information
Except for the statements of historical fact, this news release contains “forward-looking information” within the meaning of the applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation and regulations that is based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. “Forward-looking information” in this news release includes but is not limited to: the acquisition of the new sites in Paraguay and Toronto and their potential, the timing of it becoming operational; business goals and objectives of the Company, including its target hashrate milestones and the costs to achieve the milestones; the results of operations for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2025; the expected costs of maintaining and growing its operations; financial information related to annualized run rate; the acquisition, deployment and optimization of the hashrate fleet and equipment; the continued viability of its existing Bitcoin hashrate services operations; the receipt of government consents; and other forward-looking information concerning the intentions, plans and future actions of the parties to the transactions described herein and the terms thereon.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in such forward-looking information include, but are not limited to: the inability to complete the construction of the Paraguay acquisition on an economic and timely basis and achieve the desired operational performance; the ongoing support and cooperation of local authorities and the Government of Paraguay; the volatility of the digital currency market; the Company’s ability to successfully mine digital currency; the Company may not be able to profitably liquidate its current digital currency inventory as required, or at all; a material decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on the Company’s operations; the regulatory environment for cryptocurrency in Canada, the United States and the countries where our hashrate facilities are located; economic dependence on regulated terms of service and electricity rates; the speculative and competitive nature of the technology sector; dependency on continued growth in blockchain and cryptocurrency usage; lawsuits and other legal proceedings and challenges; government regulations; the global economic climate; dilution; future capital needs and uncertainty of additional financing, including the Company’s ATM Program and the prices at which the Company may sell Common Shares in the ATM Program, as well as capital market conditions in general; risks relating to the strategy of maintaining and increasing Bitcoin holdings and the impact of depreciating Bitcoin prices on working capital; the competitive nature of the industry; currency exchange risks; the need for the Company to manage its planned growth and expansion; the need for continued technology change; the ability to maintain reliable and economical sources of power to run its cryptocurrency hashrate assets; the impact of energy curtailment or regulatory changes in the energy regimes in which the Company operates; protection of proprietary rights; the effect of government regulation and compliance on the Company and the industry; network security risks; the ability of the Company to maintain properly working systems; reliance on key personnel; global economic and financial market deterioration impeding access to capital or increasing the cost of capital; share dilution resulting from the ATM Program and from other equity issuances; the construction and operation of facilities may not occur as currently planned, or at all; expansion may not materialize as currently anticipated, or at all; the digital currency market; the ability to successfully mine digital currency; revenue may not increase as currently anticipated, or at all; it may not be possible to profitably liquidate the current digital currency inventory, or at all; a decline in digital currency prices may have a significant negative impact on operations; an increase in network difficulty may have a significant negative impact on operations; the volatility of digital currency prices; the anticipated growth and sustainability of electricity for the purposes of Tier-I hashrate services in the applicable jurisdictions; the inability to maintain reliable and economical sources of power for the Company to operate Tier-I hashrate assets; the risks of an increase in the Company’s electricity costs, cost of natural gas, changes in currency exchange rates, energy curtailment or regulatory changes in the energy regimes in which the Company operates and the adverse impact on the Company’s profitability; the ability to complete current and future financings, any regulations or laws that will prevent the Company from operating its business; historical prices of digital currencies and the ability to mine digital currencies that will be consistent with historical prices; an inability to predict and counteract the effects of pandemics on the business of the Company, including but not limited to the effects of pandemics on the price of digital currencies, capital market conditions, restriction on labour and international travel and supply chains; and, the adoption or expansion of any regulation or law that will prevent the Company from operating its business, or make it more costly to do so.
The forward-looking information in this news release reflects the Company’s current expectations, assumptions, and/or beliefs based on information currently available to the Company. In connection with the forward-looking information contained in this news release, the Company has made assumptions about its objectives, goals or future plans, the timing thereof and related matters. The Company has also assumed that no significant events occur outside of the Company’s normal course of business. Although the Company believes that the assumptions inherent in the forward-looking information are reasonable, forward-looking information is not a guarantee of future performance, and accordingly, undue reliance should not be put on such information due to its inherent uncertainty. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether because of new information, future events or otherwise, other than as required by law.
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Aave Unveils Aave Shield After $50M Token Swap Mishap
Decentralized finance protocol Aave is moving to tighten protections after a dramatic interaction on the CoW Swap interface led to a roughly $50 million loss in a single trade. The proposed safeguard, still described as a forthcoming feature, aims to cap price impact on swaps executed through Aave’s own interface, reflecting ongoing concerns about liquidity fragmentation and the risks that automated market-making can pose in stressed markets. The incident centered on a trader who attempted to swap about $50.4 million worth of USDt for Aave’s native token through CoW Swap but received only around $36,500 of the token, underscoring the fragility of routing in an illiquid environment. A substantial portion of the loss was magnified by a Maximal Extractable Value bot that executed a sandwich sequence, capturing nearly $10 million in the process.
Key takeaways
- Aave plans to deploy a feature called Aave Shield that blocks swaps with a price impact above 25% when using the Aave interface, addressing a recent large-value trade failure.
- The high-stakes trade involved converting USDt for AAVE via CoW Swap, where liquidity gaps produced a final payout of only a fraction of the intended amount, illustrating liquidity fragmentation concerns.
- A MEV bot executed a sandwich attack in the same event, contributing roughly $10 million to the total loss and highlighting incentive structures that attackers leverage in DeFi trades.
- A user reportedly saw multiple warnings on the platform, including notes that a route might return less due to low liquidity or small order size, and explicitly confirmed a potential 100% value loss before finalizing the swap.
- CoW DAO attributed the extreme price impact to liquidity deficiencies and several infrastructure failures, including an outdated gas limit that hindered better-priced quotes.
Tickers mentioned: $AAVE, $USDT
Price impact: Negative — the trade exceeded a 25% price-improvement threshold, contributing to a loss of about $50 million and underscoring liquidity-driven risk in cross-exchange routing.
Market context: The episode underscores ongoing fragility in DeFi trading infrastructure amid liquidity fragmentation, MEV-driven risks, and the need for clearer risk disclosures and guardrails as users navigate multiple on-chain venues.
Why it matters
In decentralized finance, liquidity is the lifeblood that enables large swaps to execute without slippage. When liquidity pockets are thin or misaligned, even sophisticated routing engines can deliver outcomes far from the expected fair value, especially on trades of tens of millions of dollars. The Aave Shield proposal signals a shift toward user protections that don’t necessarily rely on post-trade refunds or off-chain interventions. By setting a 25% price-impact guardrail, the protocol aims to prevent users from unintentionally triggering extreme slippage, a feature that could reduce the likelihood of catastrophic outcomes in high-volume trades conducted on Aave’s interface.
The incident also spotlights the persistent incentives for attackers within DeFi ecosystems. A MEV bot earned an estimated $10 million through a sandwich attack tied to the same trade, illustrating how opportunistic front-running and optimization strategies can exploit routing inefficiencies. This reality reinforces the argument that security and risk controls in DeFi must address both the mechanics of on-chain order execution and the broader economic incentives that shape mempool activity and liquidity provisioning. For builders and investors, the event emphasizes the value of robust monitoring, greater transparency around routing logic, and the potential benefits of standardized safeguards that reduce the chance of outsized losses in complex transactions.
CoW DAO’s assessment adds nuance to the discussion by pointing to infrastructure gaps, not just liquidity depth. It noted that an outdated gas limit in a solver used by CoW Swap hindered better-priced quotes from being submitted, leaving users with inferior options. A possible mempool leak was also discussed as a contributing factor to the outsized quote that informed the loss. The joint acknowledgment from Aave and CoW DAO that “not all issues are fully resolved” underscores the collaborative path ahead—fixes, audits, and perhaps new safeguards—needed to improve resilience in cross-ecosystem swaps that lean on multiple on-chain participants.
As the ecosystem matures, projects that overlap between lending protocols and decentralized exchanges increasingly rely on layered protections. Aave Shield, if implemented as described, would add a proactive defense rather than a reactive one, potentially reducing users’ exposure to price impact during volatile periods. The broader takeaway is that users must remain vigilant about routing expectations, price impact disclosures, and the liquidity conditions of the venues they choose for substantial trades. The episode serves as a litmus test for how DeFi platforms balance safety features with user autonomy, especially when dealing with high-value, cross-chain liquidity movements.
What to watch next
- Deployment timeline for Aave Shield and its configurable toggle, with a focus on whether it will be opt-in by default and how users can adjust risk settings.
- Formal updates from Aave and CoW DAO detailing findings from the incident and any roadmap shifts for liquidity provisioning, solver updates, or mempool protections.
- Any governance actions or community discussions about routing heuristics, price impact thresholds, and UX warnings on swap interfaces.
- Further investigations into MEV defense mechanisms and whether new protections integrate with CoW Swap’s routing logic or other DEX aggregators.
- Monitoring of liquidity depth changes across major stablecoins and DeFi venues during periods of market stress to gauge resilience improvements.
Sources & verification
Aave Shield aims to curb high-impact swaps after a $50 million loss
Aave Shield is designed to block swaps with a price impact above a defined threshold for trades conducted via the Aave interface. The feature, described in a post-mortem by the team, represents an attempt to introduce a guardrail before trades are signed, reducing the likelihood that users are exposed to extreme slippage in low-liquidity scenarios. The proposed guardrail is anchored to a 25% price impact limit and would be activated automatically for standard route options, with the option for users to disable Shield if they accept higher risk channels. The incident that prompted the plan involved a trader who moved USDt to AAVE on CoW Swap and encountered a dramatic discrepancy between expected and actual takedown values, highlighting how quickly liquidity conditions can shift in high-value trades.
The interaction underscores a broader challenge for DeFi—balancing user freedom with protective barriers that do not stifle legitimate, sophisticated trading strategies. While shield features cannot eliminate all forms of risk, they can help prevent traders from signing away too much value in a moment of liquidity stress, potentially safeguarding both retail and institutional participants. The ongoing collaboration between Aave and CoW DAO signals an intent to address root causes—ranging from liquidity provisioning to on-chain quote accuracy and gas-limit governance—that contribute to extreme price disclosures in real-world trades.
As the ecosystem continues to adapt, the industry will watch closely how these protections perform in live markets, especially during periods of volatility. If Aave Shield proves effective, it could set a precedent for more proactive risk controls across DeFi interfaces, encouraging exchanges and aggregators to refine their pricing models and warning systems. For users, the episode reinforces the importance of reading on-screen risk disclosures, understanding the consequences of high-impact routes, and considering the broader liquidity landscape when executing multi-million-dollar swaps.
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Aave to Roll Out Aave Shield After $50M User Loss Incident
Decentralized finance protocol Aave said it is introducing a new feature to block swaps with a price impact above 25% after a user lost $50 million in a trade while interacting with Aave’s interface last week.
“We are soon deploying a new feature, Aave Shield, which provides more protections for users who use the swap feature in the Aave interface aave.com,” Aave said in a post-mortem statement on Saturday.
Aave said users would need to manually disable the Aave Shield protection feature to proceed with high-risk trades.
The incident occurred on Thursday, when the user went to convert $50.4 million worth of USDt (USDT) for Aave (AAVE) via decentralized exchange CoW Swap, but received only $36,500 worth of Aave due to a lack of liquidity and other infrastructure failures, generating a loss of just over $50 million.
Part of this loss was also a result of a Maximal Extractable Value (MEV) bot that executed a sandwich attack on the user, profiting nearly $10 million.
User ignored multiple warning signs
Aave said the user signed the transaction despite multiple warnings appearing on the platform’s interface.
This included alerts about a “high price impact” and a notice stating the route might return less due to low liquidity or small order size.
The user also ticked a confirmation box stating, “I confirm the swap with a potential 100% value loss,” Aave said.

Incident shows DeFi still needs work: CoW DAO
While Aave and CoW DAO, the team behind CoW Swap, said poor liquidity led to the “extreme price impact,” CoW DAO added that multiple infrastructure failures also played a role.
CoW DAO said a solver — a third-party service that finds the best way to do a trade — was affected by an outdated gas limit, which blocked better-priced quotes and left only a much worse option for the user to consider.
One solver, which had a far cheaper price quote, also failed to submit the transaction onchain when they had the opportunity, CoW DAO noted.
Related: Venus Protocol hit by $3.7M in ‘supply cap’ attack
CoW DAO said a possible mempool leak may have contributed to the $50 million price quote.
“We do not have final answers on all of the issues surfaced above yet,” CoW DAO said, adding that it is “committed to working through them transparently, with Aave and with the broader community.”
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Venus Protocol exploited for $3.7M through supply cap manipulation: On-chain analysis
A threat actor bypassed Venus Protocol’s supply caps using Thena tokens to borrow multiple assets in what analysts suspect was a flash loan or price manipulation attack on BNB Chain.
Venus Protocol on BNB Chain has been hit with a $3.7 million exploit involving manipulation of the platform’s supply cap mechanisms. According to on-chain data, the threat actor used Thena (THE) tokens to bypass maximum supply restrictions and borrow several different digital assets from the protocol.
Analysts suspect the attack leveraged either flash loan tactics or price manipulation to artificially inflate the collateral’s value. Following the incident, Venus Protocol suspended borrowing and withdrawal functions for the THE token as a precautionary measure, though other markets on the platform remained unaffected.
Sources: Cointelegraph
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SEC and CFTC Sign Memorandum to Coordinate Crypto Regulation: Agencies
The SEC and CFTC have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a unified regulatory approach to digital assets.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and Commodity Futures Trading Commission have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving their combined regulatory approach to the digital asset sector. The agreement represents a formal commitment by both agencies to coordinate oversight and provide clearer guidance to the crypto industry.
The move follows months of joint efforts between the agencies to harmonize crypto regulation and align their oversight frameworks. Earlier coordination between the SEC and CFTC has included joint events and discussions focused on strengthening U.S. financial leadership in the crypto era and reducing regulatory gaps that have complicated compliance for digital asset firms.
Sources: SEC Press Release
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CLARITY Act Risks Centralizing Crypto, Warns Gnosis Exec
The regulatory provisions outlined in the US Digital Asset Market Structure Clarity Act, commonly referred to as the CLARITY Act, are drawing sharp critique from crypto researchers who warn the framework could tilt market control toward large financial institutions. Dr. Friederike Ernst, co-founder of the Gnosis blockchain protocol, argues that the bill presumes activity must flow through centralized intermediaries. That assumption, she says, could consolidate critical crypto rails in the hands of a few entrenched players and undermine the very ownership model blockchain technology promised to empower for users. While the Act does offer clarity on the jurisdictional lines between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and safeguards peer-to-peer transactions and self-custody, it may fall short of protecting open, permissionless rails and decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols from undue centralization and new points of failure. The conversation surrounding the CLARITY Act thus remains highly contested among policymakers, industry participants, and investors who see opposing outcomes for innovation and consumer protection.
The CLARITY Act faces a broader political headwind: banks and traditional financial institutions have been vocal critics, arguing over how stablecoins and yields would be regulated under the proposed framework. In January, Coinbase announced it was pulling its support for the bill, citing provisions that could weaken DeFi, bar stablecoin yield, and hinder the growth of tokenized real-world assets. The exchange’s stance reflected a broader industry concern: a regulatory structure that does not adequately safeguard open networks could nudge activity away from permissionless rails in favor of centralized gatekeeping. A public debate about whether stablecoins should share interest with holders is one of the act’s most contentious points, underscoring the clash between innovation incentives and risk controls.
On the political front, some policymakers have voiced optimism. Senator Bernie Moreno signaled that the CLARITY bill could pass and reach the President’s desk for signature by April, suggesting a potential regulatory breakthrough on a timeline that has frustrated many in the sector. Yet others remain skeptical. Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn stressed that even if a vote clears the House and Senate, the timeline for enactment in 2026 remains uncertain, and the law could still fail to resolve core issues around DeFi, developer protections, and the scope of regulatory authority. The discord over these elements, Thorn noted in an X post, may be the real obstacle rather than merely procedural delays.
In tandem with the legislative discussion, commentary from industry figures has continued to surface. Some observers point to the CLARITY Act as a potential template for balancing investor protection with technological openness, while others warn that the wrong design could replicate the fragilities of legacy financial systems within crypto rails. The conversation has also touched on real-world implications for users who rely on self-custody and open networks, as well as for builders attempting to deploy compliant, scalable, and interoperable protocols in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.
A broader look at the discourse reveals a persistent tension: the same technology that promised to democratize ownership and reduce reliance on centralized intermediaries may, if regulatory clarity leans too far toward traditional rails, become another channel for gatekeeping and rent-seeking. The debate is not only about the letter of the law but also about the underlying philosophy of how crypto should operate in a mature financial system. Critics argue that a compliance-centric architecture could stifle experimentation and slow the deployment of open finance, while supporters contend that clear rules are essential to attract mainstream participation and protect consumers.
Key takeaways
- The CLARITY Act aims to map crypto market structure and clarifies jurisdiction between the SEC and the CFTC, while preserving some protections for peer-to-peer activity and self-custody.
- Critics warn that the act assumes activity will pass through centralized intermediaries, potentially concentrating control of crypto rails in a few traditional financial institutions.
- Coinbase pulled its support in January, citing concerns that the draft would weaken DeFi, bar stablecoin yield, and hinder tokenized real-world assets.
- Optimism among some lawmakers exists, with notes that the bill could reach the President’s desk by April, but analysts warn that 2026 enactment remains far from guaranteed.
- Industry attention remains sharp on DeFi protections, developer safeguards, and the scope of regulatory authority as the discussion moves forward.
- The debate sits at the intersection of innovation incentives and systemic risk controls, with potential implications for liquidity and market structure.
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Sentiment: Neutral
Market context: The CLARITY Act represents a pivotal attempt to codify crypto regulatory boundaries in the United States, a backdrop against which liquidity, risk sentiment, and ETF-driven flows continue to shape the asset class as policymakers weigh open rails against consumer protections.
Why it matters
The central question around the CLARITY Act is whether crypto markets can mature within a framework that preserves user ownership and permissionless innovation while providing clear guardrails for institutions. If regulatory clarity leans toward reinforcing centralized pathways, it risks marginalizing open networks and DeFi protocols that operate without traditional intermediaries. That could slow the adoption of user-owned networks, limit non-custodial participation, and push developers toward more heavily regulated, centralized models. On the other hand, a well-defined regime that protects investors and combats fraud without stifling open architecture could help bridge crypto with conventional finance, encouraging more institutional capital and mainstream participation.
For users, the stakes lie in whether ownership of digital assets remains inherent to the network, rather than being mediated by third parties who control access and settlement. For builders and startups, regulatory clarity is a double-edged sword: it can provide a stable operating environment, but it can also constrain experimentation if safeguards are overly prescriptive. Investors watch closely because the shape of this regulatory framework can influence where liquidity pools form, how DeFi protocols fund development, and which tokenized assets gain traction in the market. The tension between innovation and oversight is likely to remain a defining theme for the crypto sector as lawmakers test ideas for how to harmonize risk management with the decentralized ethos that defined the early wave of blockchain technology.
Beyond the United States, the CLARITY Act is part of a broader, global conversation about how to regulate digital assets without erasing their core value proposition. Proponents argue that clear rules attract responsible institutions and protect consumers; skeptics warn that any framework that prescribes centralized gatekeeping could undermine the open, permissionless nature of blockchain networks. The ongoing dialogue, as reflected in statements from industry executives, lawmakers, and researchers, signals that the regulatory path for crypto will continue to evolve in ways that could redefine market structure, user participation, and the long-term viability of decentralized finance.
What to watch next
- Status of the CLARITY Act in Congress: whether a vote or movement toward the President’s desk occurs by April 2026.
- Details on DeFi protections, stablecoin yield provisions, and the potential scope of regulatory authority over tokenized assets.
- Industry positions as banks and tech platforms continue to lobby and respond to draft provisions.
- Public statements from policymakers and major crypto participants that could shift the balance between openness and oversight.
- Any new analyses or filings that outline how jurisdictional clarity translates into market behavior and investor protection.
Sources & verification
- Text of the CLARITY Act and official bill language on United States Congress site: Congress.gov
- Explainer: CLARITY Act and what it means for crypto week and beyond: Cointelegraph
- Coinbase pulled its support for the CLARITY Act, citing concerns about DeFi protections and stablecoin yield: Cointelegraph
- Discussion of DeFi and stablecoin yield concerns within the bill framework: Cointelegraph
- Crypto regulatory clarity matters for banks, ex-CFTC chief says: Cointelegraph
Regulatory clarity vs. open rails: what the CLARITY Act means for crypto
Regulators have framed the CLARITY Act as a necessary step toward a predictable, orderly market for digital assets. Yet the policy discourse vividly illustrates a fundamental tension: should market structure prioritize centralized oversight as a safety mechanism, or should it safeguard the open, permissionless rails that originally propelled blockchain innovation? Dr. Ernst’s assessment emphasizes a potential misalignment between the act’s prescriptive approach and the decentralized ownership model that many observers view as crypto’s core innovation. In practical terms, if the bill channels activity almost exclusively through regulated intermediaries, it could incentivize institutions to become gatekeepers rather than guardians of open networks, with ripple effects on user participation and the cost of accessing the technology.
Proponents of the Act argue that clear rules reduce uncertainty, protect consumers, and attract institutional capital that can scale infrastructure, liquidity, and product development. The debate is far from theoretical: the market’s ability to sustain high-quality liquidity and efficient price discovery rests on a stable regulatory backdrop. As policymakers weigh the balance between innovation and protection, stakeholders will be watching how any final version handles DeFi protections, the scope of developer rights, and the treatment of tokenized assets that bridge traditional finance with tokenized real-world value.
Ultimately, the CLARITY Act’s fate will influence how crypto markets evolve in the near term. If a path emerges that respects user ownership while delivering workable oversight, the sector might see greater participation from both retail and institutional players. If not, the risk remains that open networks could be sidelined by a framework that favors incumbents, potentially limiting the long-term growth and resilience of the market-wide ecosystem. The coming months will be decisive for users, builders, and investors who rely on clear, workable guidelines that do not compromise the foundational principles of decentralization and user sovereignty.
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Forensic Analysis Links Argentine President to $5M Libra Token Deal
TLDR:
- Draft $5M deal from lobbyist Novelli links Milei to Libra token promotion.
- Milei exchanged messages with Novelli when the token contract was posted on X.
- Libra token briefly reached $4B market cap before collapsing 94% within hours.
- Authorities froze Hayden Davis’s assets; an investigation into payments and communications is ongoing.
Argentine President Linked to $5 Million Libra Token Agreement is under investigation after forensic analysis revealed a draft $5 million deal associated with the promotion of the Libra token, which briefly surged in market value.
Draft Deal and Payment Structure
Argentine President Linked to $5 Million Libra Token Agreement came to light after authorities examined Mauricio Novelli’s phone during a judicial probe.
The recovered draft document, reportedly written on February 11, 2025, outlines a total $5 million payment plan.
The draft divided payments into three segments. The first installment of $1.5 million would be delivered in tokens or cash as an advance.
A second $1.5 million was tied to a public endorsement of crypto entrepreneur Hayden Davis on X. The remaining $2 million involved a consulting contract with President Milei and his sister Karina for blockchain or AI services.
Investigators noted the draft did not specify the ultimate recipient of the funds. Screenshots of the document surfaced after prosecutors disclosed material previously held since November.
Experts confirmed the contract code referenced in the draft was not publicly available at the time of Milei’s social media post, adding context to the timing of the promotion.
Authorities are still evaluating whether the draft agreement was executed. The recovered messages suggest coordination between Novelli and Milei surrounding the token promotion.
Deleted chats partially recovered from Novelli’s phone also indicated he helped prepare Milei’s public response following the controversy.
Communication and Market Reaction
Digital forensic analysis revealed that Milei exchanged five messages with Novelli at the exact moment he posted the Libra token contract on X. The contract’s publication coincided with a rapid market surge, temporarily raising the token’s value to $4 billion.
The following hours saw the Libra token collapse by 94%, affecting more than 44,000 investors. Authorities have since frozen Hayden Davis’s assets while the investigation continues.
Novelli’s call records also show contact with Milei and his sister before and after the announcement. Multiple calls with presidential adviser Santiago Caputo were recorded as the government managed the controversy.
Another note, dated February 16, outlined a public statement designed to support the Libra token while denying direct financial involvement. Officials suggest it may have been intended for Milei to post on social media.
Milei has publicly denied active promotion, stating he merely shared information about the token.
The investigation remains ongoing as prosecutors review recovered communications, asset records, and other digital evidence. Further findings could clarify whether any financial arrangement linked to the Libra token promotion actually occurred.
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Strait of Hormuz Crisis Intensifies as Iran Arrests Suspects and Fuel Prices Soar
TLDR:
- Iran arrests dozens accused of assisting Israeli strikes amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions.
- Trump urges U.S. allies to deploy warships to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
- Shipping disruptions and drone threats trigger fuel shortages across Asia and global markets.
- Formula One cancels Bahrain and Saudi races due to regional security concerns in the Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis intensifies as Iran arrests dozens accused of helping Israeli strikes. Washington pressures allies to deploy warships, triggering energy supply disruptions across Asia and forcing global trade adjustments.
Iran Arrests and Regional Tensions
According to a report by Reuters, Iran has detained dozens of people accused of aiding Israel in targeting military sites. State-linked media reported that the arrests occurred across multiple provinces, involving coordinated security operations.
Authorities claim suspects gathered intelligence on sensitive military and economic infrastructure. Officials say these actions were part of a wider effort to prevent ground-level tip-offs to Israel.
The arrests coincide with U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of potential strikes on Kharg Island. Trump also pressed allies to deploy warships to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for global oil.
Diplomatic efforts by Oman and Egypt to mediate ceasefire discussions have been rebuffed by Washington. Iran insists no talks will occur until U.S. and Israeli strikes stop, maintaining a firm stance on security concerns.
The ongoing tension has increased risks for vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Several countries continue to explore diplomatic channels to avoid further escalation, though results remain limited.
Fuel Shortages and Economic Ripple Effects
Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have caused significant delays for tankers and cargo vessels. Drone attacks and regional military activity have raised concerns for commercial and fuel shipments.
Japan announced the release of 80 million barrels of oil from national reserves to stabilize supply. The release represents about 45 days of consumption but will reduce reserves by roughly seventeen percent.
India faces domestic unrest due to cooking gas shortages, with protests erupting across major cities. Residents queued for hours while some households resorted to burning wood and other materials for meals.
Iran has allowed limited passage to Indian vessels, yet several tankers remain stranded. Sailors reported drones and fighter jets nearby while awaiting clearance through the waterway, heightening anxiety.
Global sports have also been affected, with Formula One canceling races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. Security threats and airport closures across the Gulf made hosting these events unsafe, reducing the season calendar from twenty-four to twenty-two races.
The Strait of Hormuz crisis continues to disrupt global trade and fuel supplies. Governments, shipping companies, and international organizations are monitoring developments closely to manage risks.
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Bitcoin Social Engagement Hits 52-Week High While BTC Price Stays Below Peak
TLDR:
- Bitcoin generated 685M social interactions in 24 hours, marking the highest engagement level recorded in a year.
- BTC price remains 43% below its $125,071 all-time high reached in October 2025 despite rising attention.
- Over 75,000 creators posted about Bitcoin, showing broader participation across social platforms.
- Bitcoin social dominance rose 32.58% week-over-week as discussion across the crypto sector accelerated.
Bitcoin social engagement has surged to its highest level in a year while price remains far below previous highs. The divergence between market attention and valuation has become one of the most discussed developments in the cryptocurrency sector.
Bitcoin Social Engagement Surges to 52-Week High
Bitcoin social engagement increased sharply during the past 24 hours. Data shows the asset generated 685 million interactions across social media platforms.
During the same period, engagement recorded an intraday peak of 435 million interactions. This represents the highest level of activity registered in the past 52 weeks.
Social discussion has also expanded significantly. Around 287,629 Bitcoin mentions appeared across social networks, reflecting an 81% increase month-over-month.
Participation is also rising quickly. Approximately 75,135 unique creators published Bitcoin-related posts within the same timeframe.
Creator growth stands 26% higher month-over-month and 11% higher day-over-day. This shows a broader group of users joining the conversation.
Bitcoin’s share of overall cryptocurrency discussion also climbed during the week. Social dominance increased 32.58% week-over-week, signaling stronger market attention.
Rising engagement often signals growing narrative momentum. Increased conversation frequently appears before major market movements.
Bitcoin Price Lags Despite Rising Market Attention
Bitcoin price remains below previous cycle highs despite the surge in attention. The asset currently trades near $71,384.
The market previously reached an all-time high of $125,071 on October 6, 2025. From that level, Bitcoin entered a sharp correction.
The decline pushed the asset roughly 43% below the record peak. Market volatility increased as traders adjusted positions after the rally.
During the correction, Bitcoin also recorded a 52-week low of $64,080 on February 24, 2026. Prices have since recovered modestly from that level.
Even with the recovery, Bitcoin remains within a consolidation range. Many traders describe the current phase as a post-rally adjustment period.
The divergence between price and engagement has therefore drawn attention across the market.
Rising creator participation continues to expand Bitcoin’s online presence. As discussion spreads across networks, the gap between market attention and price remains unresolved.
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Venus Protocol Flash Loan Attack Causes $3.7M Loss on BNB Chain
TLDR:
- Venus Protocol lost $3.7M in a flash loan attack using THE token as collateral.
- THE token price surged to $0.563 before collapsing to $0.22 during liquidation events.
- Six Venus markets including BCH and LTC were temporarily frozen after the exploit.
- Borrowing and withdrawals for THE token paused while investigation continues.
Venus Protocol flash loan attack on BNB Chain caused over $3.7 million in losses. THE token was exploited to manipulate collateral, enabling the attacker to borrow high-value assets before the market collapsed.
Exploit Mechanics and Borrowing Strategy
The Venus Protocol flash loan attack targeted the Core Pool on BNB Chain, using THE token as collateral. The attacker accumulated approximately 84% of THE supply over nine months to prepare for the exploit.
Instead of following the standard deposit process, the attacker directly transferred tokens to the vTHE contract. This allowed collateral positions far above the supply cap, reaching 53.2 million THE tokens, nearly 3.7 times the protocol’s limit.
Using this inflated collateral, the attacker borrowed about 20 BTC, 1.5 million CAKE, 200 BNB, and 1.58 million USDC.
The strategy repeated in a loop: deposit THE, borrow assets, purchase more THE, and wait for the TWAP oracle to adjust, inflating collateral value.
The manipulation caused THE’s price to spike from $0.263 to $0.563 before falling to $0.22 as liquidations occurred. This pattern mirrored prior DeFi exploits involving low-liquidity tokens and automated liquidations.
Venus Protocol Response and Market Measures
Following the attack, Venus froze six high-risk markets, including BCH, LTC, UNI, AAVE, FIL, and TWT. Borrowing and withdrawals of THE tokens were temporarily paused while all other markets remained operational.
Investigations suggest the attacker may have used Tornado Cash to fund operations. Venus has since tightened collateral rules and plans to review oracle mechanisms to prevent similar attacks in the future.
The estimated bad debt ranges from $1.7 million to $2.15 million, mainly from the CAKE market. The protocol confirmed the unusual activity was confined to the THE and CAKE markets and did not affect the broader ecosystem.
Security analysts continue monitoring Venus to assess the handling of low-liquidity tokens. Investors are advised to exercise caution when lending or borrowing such tokens, ensuring robust protocols are in place to minimize risk.
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Tron Revenue Tops Blockchain Networks with $24.96M Monthly Earnings
TLDR:
- Tron Revenue hits $947K in 24 hours, far above Base and Ethereum combined.
- Monthly revenue reaches $24.96M, surpassing Polygon, Base, and Solana together.
- Stablecoin transfers drive consistent fees and support large-volume transactions.
- TRX technicals show momentum gaining near 50-day MA, with resistance at 200-day MA.
Tron Revenue has emerged as the top-performing blockchain, surpassing Ethereum, Polygon, and Solana in daily, weekly, and monthly revenue. Stablecoin transfers and low transaction costs remain key drivers of this performance.
Revenue Performance and Network Comparison
Tron generated about $947,419 in revenue over the past 24 hours. This figure is nearly ten times higher than Base, which recorded $97,720, and far above Ethereum at $77,565.
Over seven days, Tron accumulated around $5.42 million. In comparison, Polygon recorded $632,000 and Solana $374,000.
On a 30-day scale, Tron Revenue reached approximately $24.96 million. Polygon generated $4.5 million, Base $3.72 million, and Solana $1.78 million.
Tron’s monthly earnings alone surpass the combined revenue of these networks, reflecting its dominant position in the blockchain landscape.
The network’s success is closely tied to stablecoin activity, particularly Tether (USDT). Tron has become a primary layer for USDT transfers globally, especially in markets where stablecoins are widely used for remittances, payments, and liquidity management.
This activity ensures a constant flow of network fees and reinforces Tron Revenue leadership.
Tron’s low transaction costs and high throughput allow rapid, large-volume transfers. Other networks focus on decentralization and smart contract innovation, but Tron prioritizes speed and affordability, which supports large-scale payment and exchange operations.
Technical and Market Dynamics
TRX, Tron’s native token, is trading within a descending channel, signaling that sellers have controlled the market since the previous peak near $0.35–$0.36.
Lower highs and lower lows indicate the macro trend remains bearish. Short-term momentum shows improvement.
TRX recently reclaimed the 50-day moving average, now acting as dynamic support. The token is also in a rectangular accumulation zone, where buyers and sellers are competing for control.
The 200-day moving average represents the next resistance level. A breakout above this level could indicate a trend shift.
Momentum indicators, such as the RSI forming higher lows, suggest rising buying pressure. Traders are watching these levels for potential breakout or downside scenarios near $0.253–$0.250.
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