{"id":15076,"date":"2025-02-26T11:32:12","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15076"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:32:12","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T11:32:12","slug":"lido-v3-activated-will-it-save-ldo-from-marauding-crypto-bears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=15076","title":{"rendered":"Lido V3 Activated: Will It Save LDO From Marauding Crypto Bears?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Lido v3 has been activated, releasing stVaults as DeFi receives an upgrade. Will this revive demand, lifting the LDO price to December 2024 highs?<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Crypto markets are bleeding and fragile. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Lido (LDO) have not been spared from the sell-off of the last trading day. When writing, the total crypto market cap is stable, recovering from below $3 trillion. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yesterday\u2019s losses could extend further, potentially wreaking havoc across the crypto and DeFi ecosystems if history leads. Typically, declining crypto prices negatively affect activity and DeFi total value locked (TVL), looking at trends in the last bear market of 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">DeFiLlama data <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">shows<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> that the TVL of all DeFi protocols stands at $101 billion, down by over $35 billion since mid-January when crypto prices began sliding. However, this doesn\u2019t mean DeFi protocols and developers will stop building or releasing critical updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-209417\" src=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1629\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313.png 1629w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313-300x111.png 300w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313-1024x378.png 1024w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313-768x283.png 768w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313-1536x567.png 1536w, https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26T124058.313-50x18.png 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1629px) 100vw, 1629px\"><\/p>\n<p>(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/defillama.com\/?groupBy=weekly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lido Releases V3<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On February 20, Lido, the world\u2019s largest DeFi protocol by TVL, released Lido V3. The launch is significant, marking a technological leap that could reshape Ethereum staking and attract more institutions. <\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The Lido V3 Early Adopters initiative is live.<\/p>\n<p>Node Operators can now join Lido V3 EA and launch ETH pre-deposit vaults on Mellow + Symbiotic.<\/p>\n<p>Once live, stVaults will serve as the foundational layer for pre-deposit vaults, driving the next generation of stETH-based products. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2ZmFwiRHhN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/2ZmFwiRHhN<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Lido (@LidoFinance) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LidoFinance\/status\/1892656948840943840?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">February 20, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The question remains: Will Lido V3 strengthen its position and slow the LDO sell-off?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Currently, Lido dominates the Ethereum liquid staking sector. Users can help secure the Ethereum proof-of-stake blockchain through this platform, earning a solid 4% APY. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Its success stems from its simplicity. Unlike traditional staking methods, Lido doesn\u2019t lock stakers\u2019 liquidity; instead, they receive stETH (staked ETH), which they can use for other activities like lending or liquidity provision. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This feature explains why Lido has grown into the largest DeFi platform, with a TVL <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/defillama.com\/protocol\/lido\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">exceeding<\/a> $23 billion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lido V3 elevates these offerings. The upgrade introduces stVaults, a modular and customizable staking infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lido v3 Deep Dive | Hasu &amp; Konstantin\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uyARkcFYyzQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Through stVaults, users can tailor their staking experience by <\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/FelixLts\/status\/1893008199298760919\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">selecting<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their preferred node operators, gaining access to adjustable fee structures, and optimizing risk-reward strategies\u2014all without losing liquidity via stETH. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Will LDO Shake Off Weakness?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This flexibility could give Lido a competitive edge. Yet, amid the broader crypto market slump, it\u2019s uncertain whether bulls will regain control and reverse yesterday\u2019s losses. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At press time, LDO is trading at mid-November 2024 levels. In a bearish breakout, prices have fallen below a multi-month support level, and bears could push losses further today. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On a positive note, yesterday\u2019s candlestick closed with a long lower wick, suggesting a possible rejection of lower prices. If LDO rises today, reclaiming $1.7 and reversing February 24 losses, bulls might resume the Q4 2024 uptrend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/x\/N1nnvGhB\/\" width=\"1499\" height=\"859\"><\/p>\n<p>(<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/LDOUSDT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">LDOUSDT<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Confidence in this outcome is growing, especially since LDO now has Grayscale\u2019s backing, making it one of the <a class=\"general-link\" title=\"How to Buy Arbitrum (ARB): Steps &amp; Exchanges\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/guides-and-tutorials\/how-to-buy-arbitrum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">best cryptos to buy<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> In early December 2024, Grayscale\u2014one of several issuers of spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs\u2014<\/span><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/news-release\/2024\/12\/12\/2996242\/0\/en\/Grayscale-Investments-Introduces-Two-New-Investment-Vehicles-Grayscale-Lido-DAO-Trust-and-Grayscale-Optimism-Trust.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">launched<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> the Grayscale Lido DAO Trust. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This product allows institutions to gain exposure to LDO and, by extension, the Ethereum staking economy through a regulated vehicle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The endorsement adds credibility and could support LDO prices in the long term. Given that spot ETFs for Ethereum and Bitcoin were Grayscale Trusts before their conversions, it might also pave the way for a spot LDO ETF<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/presales\/meme-coins-market-hits-bottom-its-all-up-from-here-best-3-meme-coins-to-buy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meme Coins Market Hits Bottom, It\u2019s All Up From Here: Best 3 Meme Coins to Buy<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow nofollow\">Join The 99Bitcoins News Discord Here For The Latest Market Updates<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways\">\n<h3 class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__title\">Lido v3 is live, will LDO prices recover?<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list\">\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         DeFi scene under pressure, TVL drops to $101 billion     <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         Lido v3 released, introduces stVaults     <\/li>\n<li class=\"nnbtc-key-takeaways__list-item\">\n         Will LDO prices recover and bounce to December 2024 highs?     <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/lido-v3-activated-will-it-save-ldo-from-marauding-crypto-bears\/\">Lido V3 Activated: Will It Save LDO From Marauding Crypto Bears?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lido v3 has been activated, releasing stVaults as DeFi receives an upgrade. Will this revive demand, lifting the LDO price to December 2024 highs? Crypto markets are bleeding and fragile. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Lido (LDO) have not been spared from the sell-off of the last trading day. 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