Aave Falls 18% Over Week as Dispute Pulls Down Token Deeper

The Aave token (AAVE) fell roughly 18% over the past week as a governance dispute escalated and confidence weakened, with selling pressure amplified by a large liquidation. The drop reflects a mix of governance-driven uncertainty and concentrated positioning that hit the market at the same time.
Aave gains momentum as Bybit–Mantle integration links the protocol to 70 million users

Aave surged 14% in price following a reported integration between Bybit and Mantle that links the DeFi lending protocol to an estimated 70 million users. This market reaction shifts attention from short-term price movement to the operational impact of onboarding a vastly larger, exchange-originated audience.