DeFi Market Cap Reaches $130 Billion Amid Whale Profit-Taking

The crypto market has reached a valuation of $3.18 trillion, with DeFi tokens gaining traction. Lido DAO (LDO) and MakerDAO (MKR) are showing notable performance, but whale selling activities raise concerns about sustainability.

DeFi Market Overview

  • DeFi market cap is $130 billion, trading volume at $7.562 billion.
  • LDO increased by 4.25% in 24 hours; MKR surged 22%.
  • Further growth of approximately 5% is expected for both tokens.

Whale Activity

  • A whale sold 1,230 MKR tokens, realizing a $418,000 profit (30.6%).
  • Profit from previous trades totals $2.27 million with a 100% win rate.

MakerDAO Price Analysis

  • MKR shows a bullish engulfing candle with a 45% weekly surge.
  • Current price is $1,437, approaching resistance at $1,527.
  • Potential challenge of $1,630 based on Fibonacci levels.

Lido DAO Selling Pressure

  • Whale Chung Wang sold 300,000 LDO tokens for 518,000 USDC.
  • Total sales in 2025 amount to 5.8 million LDO for $10.27 million.
  • Chung Wang still holds 2.2 million LDO valued at $3.81 million.

Lido DAO Price Analysis

  • LDO price settled at $1.80, with a recent high of $1.95.
  • Aiming to break the $2 psychological mark.
  • Potential breakout could target resistance at $3.47 and $6.00.