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Chaos Labs: Aave’s $4.7 Billion Exposure to Ethena Could Trigger a “Liquidity Squeeze”

Chaos Labs: Aave’s $4.7 Billion Exposure to Ethena Could Trigger a “Liquidity Squeeze”

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BlockBeatsBlockBeats2025/08/05 04:56

BlockBeats News, August 5 — According to a report by DL News, Aave’s risk advisor Chaos Labs has stated that as the amount of US dollar-pegged token USDe deposited in the protocol continues to rise, Ethena’s USDe stablecoin could threaten Aave’s stability and trigger a liquidity crunch. In a post published Saturday on the Aave governance forum, Chaos Labs discussed the potential risks associated with Aave’s increasing exposure to Ethena. Chaos Labs pointed out that when USDe holders deposit large amounts of the token into Aave, while its issuer Ethena simultaneously lends out the stablecoin backing the asset, this creates a significant risk. Ethena must avoid excessively deploying its stablecoin reserves into Aave. Self-imposed limits on such exposure help ensure the reliability of redemptions and market stability. Ethena has not yet responded to a request for comment.


Ethena has deposited $580 million worth of USDe-backed assets into Aave, a strategy known as re-pledging. In addition, Aave currently has $4.7 billion in exposure to USDe-backed assets, including PT and sUSDe, accounting for more than 55% of USDe’s total supply. Chaos Labs stated: “The dual role of backing assets—as both Aave’s redemption capital and liquidity—creates a vulnerability that could intensify pressure on both protocols during deleveraging events.” Due to the cyclical nature of USDe’s support mechanism, in bearish markets, if backing assets are lent out, USDe holders’ redemptions could become problematic, and the cyclical strategy further amplifies risk, potentially leading to a liquidity crunch on Aave and rising borrowing rates, triggering a chain reaction. However, there is currently no immediate cause for concern, as unwinding cyclical positions during contraction periods may offset surges in utilization. Still, as USDe grows or re-pledging increases, the situation could change. Chaos Labs is developing new risk forecasting tools to adjust interest rates and ensure orderly redemptions during periods of market stress.

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