As funds continue to move, liquidity pressure is building across lending markets. Aave has already seen billions exit the platform, with total value locked dropping sharply. Borrowing costs have surged, with stablecoin rates jumping from around 3% to as high as 14%, reflecting the tightening liquidity conditions.

Although some markets have been partially unfrozen, key reserves across multiple chains remain restricted. The situation now hinges on whether the ecosystem can stabilize liquidity before further sell pressure emerges. For now, the Kelp DAO exploit stands as a clear example of how quickly a single breach can escalate into a system-wide stress event in DeFi.