Deep Dive
1. Yala Stablecoin Contagion (Bearish Impact)
Overview: Euler faced indirect fallout from Yala’s $YU stablecoin, which depegged to $0.42 on 18 November due to abnormal borrowing on Euler’s platform. Euler suspended YU lending markets, freezing $YU positions and exacerbating liquidity fears (Yahoo Finance).
What this means: The incident highlighted Euler’s reliance on third-party stablecoins and operational risks in managing volatile collateral. With $YU accounting for ~5% of Euler’s TVL pre-crisis, the protocol’s reputation for risk isolation was questioned, prompting withdrawals.
What to watch: Euler’s recovery plan (due by 15 December) and audits of collateralized assets.
2. DeFi Accountability Concerns (Bearish Impact)
Overview: Recent articles criticized Euler’s permissionless vault model, linking it to systemic risks after Stream Finance’s $285M collapse (Weex).
What this means: Euler’s design allows anonymous “Risk Curators” to manage vaults with minimal oversight. As fear dominates crypto sentiment (CMC Fear & Greed Index: 25), investors are exiting platforms perceived as lacking safeguards.
What to watch: Regulatory developments or protocol upgrades addressing transparency.
3. Technical Breakdown (Bearish Impact)
Overview: EUL broke below its 7-day SMA ($4.19) and 30-day SMA ($4.68), with RSI at 35.1 signaling bearish momentum. The next support is $3.70 (November swing low).
What this means: Traders followed the bearish signal cascade, amplified by low liquidity (turnover ratio: 8.13%). Fibonacci retracement suggests resistance at $4.33 (78.6% level).
What to watch: Sustained closes above $4.05 pivot point could stabilize losses.
Conclusion
Euler’s drop reflects Yala-linked liquidity stress, sector-wide DeFi skepticism, and technical breakdowns. While the protocol’s modular design offers long-term flexibility, recent events underscore its exposure to third-party risks.
Key watch: Euler’s response to the Yala crisis and on-chain deposit/borrow ratios for signs of user confidence returning.