AAVE's recent developments are indeed worth paying attention to. Founder Stani's actions this time have directly dispelled many people's doubts.

He revealed on social media that he spent $15 million of his own money to buy AAVE. Sounds like it’s for a proposal vote? Actually, no. Stani emphasized that this is purely a matter of personal conviction. In other words—he is treating this as a lifelong career, putting his entire net worth on the line. Such a mindset cannot be matched by any marketing rhetoric.

More hopeful data has also emerged. AAVE's DAO generated $140 million in revenue this year, directly surpassing the total of the past three years. The key point is that the control over this money is in the hands of all AAVE holders, not a centralized team. The signal behind this is very clear: the project can sustain itself, the ecosystem continues to operate healthily, and power has truly shifted to the community. For those optimistic about long-term development, this is indeed a significant positive.

But looking at the fundamentals alone is not enough.

On the technical side, we need to see if the price can hold this wave of good news. Currently, the market is oscillating repeatedly in the $153-$156 range, which is a critical level. If it can hold above $156 as support, the next step is to attempt to break through the $170 resistance level. From the 4-hour chart, the MACD is showing signs of turning upward from the bottom, indicating that the downward momentum may be weakening.

Of course, the bears won't give up easily. If the price falls below $153, further downward pressure should be watched for. This level is a critical point for both bulls and bears. The next one or two weeks' trend should provide a clear direction.