AAVE Surges 4% as Labs Shake-Up Eyes $100 Relief Bounce

Aave surged 4.05% to $112.54 today, with trading volume dropping to $519.32 million, down 53% over the last 24 hours, according to CoinMarketCap data. Over the past week, the token has declined 15.42%, reflecting ongoing downward pressure in the cryptocurrency market.

Token Retests Key Rejection Level

In X post, Crypto analyst Umair Crypto observed that the token recently broke below the mid-regression channel, triggering a 22–23% downside expansion. The token is now retesting this level from below, which historically acted as a strong rejection point.

Support near $80, corresponding with the October 10 low, forms a high-confluence demand zone. If buyers maintain this level, The coin could experience a relief rally toward $95–$100, representing a potential 20–25% upside.

Technical indicators show a long-term descending channel, with price forming lower highs and lower lows since peaking near $300–$350. The RSI is deeply oversold, while candlestick patterns indicate weakening selling pressure.

If support hold, analysts suggest a mean-reversion move toward the $125–$146 resistance range. However, the broader trend remains bearish until the coin decisively breaks and holds above the descending trendline.

Aave Founder Stani Kulechov Announces Brand Shift

Aave founder Stani Kulechov announced that the company is winding down the Avara umbrella brand to focus on core products under Aave Labs, including Aave App, Aave Pro, and Aave Kit.

The Family crypto wallet for iOS will be discontinued over the next year. Current users retain access to their funds until April 1, 2027, and no new users will be onboarded starting April 1 this year.

Accounts will transition to Aave’s core infrastructure, emphasizing purpose-built experiences to support mass DeFi adoption.

Kulechov explained that the consolidation aligns the team of engineers, designers, and smart contract experts around the goal of expanding decentralized finance globally.

Following the January transfer of Lens Protocol stewardship to Mask Network, the coin now focuses exclusively on its flagship lending protocol. With $30 billion in total value locked, the coin maintains its lead in the DeFi ecosystem, surpassing competitors like Lido by nearly $9 billion, according to DefiLlama.

While the short-term rebound may offer upside, traders should monitor the $80–$90 support zone. Failure to hold this level could expose the coin to further declines toward $60–$70.

The broader consolidation strategy underscores its commitment to sustainable growth and the expansion of decentralized finance access.

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