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DeFi Liquidity Crisis

Definition

A DeFi liquidity crisis describes a situation where decentralized finance protocols experience a severe shortage of available assets for trading or withdrawals. This can occur due to sudden, large-scale withdrawals, rapid price declines, or cascading liquidations, leading to market instability. Such a crisis impedes the smooth operation of lending, borrowing, and exchange activities within the decentralized ecosystem. It poses significant risks to participant funds and overall system stability.