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CryptoMediumUpdated×2•Originally published 2 October 2026•Updated 2 October 2026•
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AAVE Jumps 11.5% Amid V4 Stock Lending Growth and Whale Activity

Key Facts

1AAVE price jumped 11.5% as deposits in Aave V4 stock-backed lending surpassed $9 million.
2Significant whale buying activity was recorded with a purchase of $6.3 million worth of AAVE tokens.

AAVE price jumped 11.5% as deposits in the Aave V4 stock-backed lending market surpassed $9 million. Altcoin Buzz reported that the surge was accompanied by significant whale activity, including a single purchase of AAVE tokens worth $6.3 million.

Protocol data indicates an expansion in tokenized asset utility, with the V4 version allowing eligible users to deposit seven major tech equities as collateral, including Apple, Nvidia, and Tesla. According to Altcoin Buzz, the platform saw total deposits exceed $1 billion during September 2026, while cumulative loan volume reached $1.1 trillion.

Latest Updates · 2

  1. Notable·

    Update: Aave Labs and stablecoin issuer Circle opposed an ECB proposal to extend the ban on stablecoin yields to include lending and staking activities. This regulatory pushback concerns proposed restrictions under the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework in Europe.

  2. Notable·

    Update: Aave Labs proposed on October 2, 2026, the establishment of a Cayman Islands foundation to hold the Aave brand and intellectual property for the DAO. The proposal aims to formalize the protocol's legal structure and protect its intangible assets as it continues its expansion into financial markets.