What is Total Value Locked (TVL)?

TVL represents the total amount of assets currently deposited in the protocol's smart contracts. For this pool, the TVL is $1,309,905, indicating the depth of available liquidity.

Is a high TVL better?

Generally, yes. A higher TVL implies more liquidity, which reduces price slippage for traders and suggests higher trust in the protocol's security.

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Market Depth Analysis

Protocol: Aave V3 | Asset: DAI

$1.31M

Total Value Locked

Liquidity Reserves

Relative Visualisation (Cap: $50M)
Status: Moderate Depth

Deep Dive Metrics

Raw TVL $1,309,905

Chain Dominance 1.271%

Est. Solvency Score 0.7/10

Whale Tolerance Threshold:
Recommended max deposit/withdrawal limit: $13,099 (approx. 1% of Pool). Exceeding this may trigger arbitrage bots.

Technical Market Report

1. Strategic Positioning

A technical review of the Aave V3 smart contracts reveals a liquidity depth of $1,309,905. This places the pool in the Moderate tier of volatility resistance.

While dominance metrics (1.27%) fluctuate with broader market cycles, the presence of substantial value indicates that institutional or large-scale value providers view this venue as a viable destination for DAI deployment.

2. Liquidity & Volatility Profile

The pool maintains a healthy equilibrium. While efficient for retail flow, transient movement may occur during whale movements. The capacity of the liquidity pool is directly correlated to the asset's ability to absorb shock without drastic price displacement. With a calculated "Volatility Buffer" rating of Moderate, the smart contract demonstrates varying resistance to market manipulation.

3. Capital Efficiency & Slippage

Monitor price impact on orders exceeding $6,550. For traders looking to enter or exit positions in DAI, understanding the price impact is vital for capital preservation. Below is a theoretical projection of price impact based on constant product market maker formulae relative to total TVL:

Trade Size	Est. Impact (Theoretical)	Risk Assessment
$1,000	0.0763%	Safe
$10,000	0.7634%	Moderate
$100,000	7.6341%	CRITICAL ALERT

*Note: Slippage values are theoretical estimates. Actual execution depends on routing paths and active order books.

TVL Education Guide

The Mechanics of Automated Market Makers (AMMs)

In protocols like Aave V3, liquidity is not provided by a central bank, but by users. The TVL figure shown above ($1,309,905) is the sum of these user deposits.

Slippage & Whale Thresholds

When you trade against a pool, you push the price. This is called 'Slippage'.

The Whale Tolerance Threshold ($13,099) indicates the trade size at which slippage typically exceeds 0.5%. Staying below this limit is vital for capital preservation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if TVL drops suddenly? A sudden drop in TVL often indicates a "Bank Run" or a loss of confidence in the protocol. This usually leads to higher volatility and lower liquidity for remaining users.

Does TVL affect APY? Yes. In most yield farming scenarios, as TVL increases, the APY decreases because the fixed token rewards are shared among more participants (dilution).

Data Analysis by MooniTooki

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Data sourced via internal indexer. Active Tracking: 04 Dec 2025, 10:05 UTC. Disclaimer: Data is for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Terms of Service apply.