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Ethereum’s 18% day exposed a hidden risk: half of Aave’s debt sits in 9% of positions

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Ethereum's 18% single-day move on Aug. 20, its largest in two years, did not trigger a liquidation cascade. However, the article warns that Aave's debt is highly concentrated, with half of its debt sitting in just 9% of positions. This concentrated staking correlation trade is described as being one bad day away from unwinding.

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