Kain Warwick, founder of Synthetix, announces new incentives to restore sUSD peg.

Synthetix (SNX) price shot up 7% in the past 24 hours as founder Kain Warwick took a firm stance on the recent depegging of sUSD stablecoin.

TL;DR Synthetix launched a new staking mechanism, the “sUSD 420 Pool,” offering SNX rewards to stabilize the price of its sUSD stablecoin. Founder Kain Warwick warned that pressure will be applied if participants don't respond to the voluntary incentive. The value of sUSD dropped to $0.68 in April but has partially recovered to $0.

Kain Warwick, the founder of the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Synthetix, has urged SNX SNX token holders to take action to help restore the value of the project's stablecoin, sUSD.

Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged SNX stakers to adopt the protocol's newly launched staking mechanism aimed at restoring the dollar peg of its stablecoin, sUSD. The post Synthetix Founder Warns SNX Stakers to Embrace New Mechanism or Face ‘The Stick' appeared first on Cryptonews.

As sUSD continues to trade below its intended $1 peg, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has urged stakers to step up and help restore stability before more stringent measures are implemented.

Synthetix founder Kain Warwick has threatened SNX stakers with “the stick” if they don't take up a newly launched staking mechanism to help fix the protocol's ongoing sUSD (SUSD) depeg.Warwick said in an April 21 post to X that it has now implemented a sUSD staking mechanism to address the depeg, but admitted it is currently “very manual” without a proper user interface. However, once the UI goes live, Warwick said, if there isn't enough momentum, then they may have to “ratchet up the pressure” on the stakers in the sUSD 420 pool.

Synthetix has launched a new liquidity initiative aimed at stabilizing its algorithmic stablecoin sUSD, which has been trading well below its intended $1 peg.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has plunged as low as $0.68, losing its dollar peg amid structural changes, sparking fears of a broader DeFi crisis and highlighting vulnerabilities in algorithmic stablecoin mechanisms. The post Stablecoin Sinks to $0.68: sUSD Loses Its Peg, Sparks Fears of SNX Death Spiral? appeared first on Cryptonews.

The Synthetix protocol stablecoin dropped to a new low this week, extending its month-long depegging trend.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has crashed below $0.70 marking its worst depeg in years as collateral changes backfire.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin has fallen to $0.70, 30% below its dollar peg, following protocol changes that disrupted its market balance.

The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (SUSD), has slipped further away from its US dollar peg, reaching new all-time lows under $0.70. However, the firm reiterates that this isn't the first time the asset has been under significant stress, and several risk measures are in place.

TL;DR sUSD Depeg Crisis: Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD has plunged below $0.80 amid significant protocol changes that have unsettled investors and traders. Impact of SIP-420 Upgrade: The recent SIP-420 upgrade, aimed at enhancing capital efficiency, has flooded markets with excess sUSD, disrupting traditional peg defense strategies and triggering chaotic trading conditions.

Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD has continued its month-long depeg, now trading nearly 21% below its $1 peg. According to CoinGecko's price data, sUSD has dropped to $0.7924 as of Apr.

Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin de-pegs, trading at $0.8107.

Movement Labs and the Movement Network Foundation have launched a formal internal investigation into market maker misconduct surrounding their native token, MOVE.

A new report from on-chain analytics firm Parsec argues that the recent depegging of Synthetix's stablecoin sUSD is not the result of bad debt or protocol failure—but a direct consequence of governance upgrade SIP-420.

Synthetix's algorithmic stablecoin sUSD is continuing to drift from its $1 peg, currently trading at $0.90.

Synthetix's stablecoin, sUSD, has plunged to a five-year low of $0.83, raising investor concerns about its stability.

What happens when a stablecoin isn't stable, and the founder's response is “no crying in the stablecoin casino”?

Synthetix's sUSD suffers second major depeg in a year, with founder Kain Warwick warning of volatility during peg mechanism transition.

TL;DR Synthetix's sUSD stablecoin briefly fell to $0.83, its lowest level in five years, sparking renewed concerns about its long-term stability. While it shares design similarities with Terra's failed UST, sUSD is backed by a $30 million treasury that could help mitigate extreme risks.

The Synthetix protocol's native stablecoin, Synthetix USD (sUSD), fell to its lowest value in five years, extending a months-long struggle to maintain its $1 peg.The asset has faced persistent instability since the start of 2025. On Jan. 1, sUSD dropped to $0.96 and only rebounded to $0.99 in early February.

Synthetix stablecoin sUSD has fallen 6% in the last day to trade at $0.8597, continuing the recent decline below its $1 peg. At the same time, 24-hour trading volume has jumped nearly 487% to over $2.

Synthetix had another de-peg of its asset-backed sUSD token. The stablecoin slid to $0.83 due to the transitional period of minting from a new staking pool.

The selling pressure on Bitcoin forced MKR to lose 11%, but the bulls were likely to drive a recovery.

Two Ethereum whales on MakerDAO are at risk of being liquidated if Ether drops below $1,800. The whales, who borrowed millions in DAI from the DeFi lending protocol and pledged ETH as collateral, are now under pressure due to Ether's continuous decline.

MakerDAO's governance token, MKR, has posted double-digit gains in the past 24 hours, making it the market's top performer. The surge propelled MKR to a seven-day high of $1,485, where it traded briefly during Thursday's early Asian hours.

The crypto markets are consolidating after a small rise as the bulls face fatigue following a minor surge. Bitcoin price surged above $88,000 but has settled above $87,000 despite the rising bearish activity. On the other hand, Ethereum sustains above $2000, while memecoins display some strength as DOGE, PEPE, and FLOKI maintain a strong upswing.

In a thread on X this morning, Synthetix founder Kain Warwick offered a stark look into the inner workings of crypto market makers (MMs) and their evolution over the years.

Highlights MKR Coin breaks critical resistance level $1200 last week, signalling a breakout from the downtrend that began back in June. In the near term, MKR's future resistance is at $1500, with a breakout possibility to the $1800 price zone. A key support level is around $1000.

The market is reacting positively to Movement's pledge to do a $38 million token buyback to create a Movement Strategic Reserve.

Maker recently reacted off a major support zone where hundreds of thousands of units were purchased. Some traders, however, are taking profits—a move that could impact MKR's potential market movement.

Spark has announced that BlackRock, Superstate, and Centrifuge are the winners of its Tokenization Grand Prix. The goal is to allocate $1 billion in tokenized assets, with BlackRock's BUIDL fund set to receive half of it.

Crypto exchange titan Binance again caused a market stir with its latest announcement on five crypto tokens this Monday. Notably, the exchange revealed plans to launch new spot trading pairs for MKR, EPIC, DF, GMX, and RPL shortly ahead.

Maker [MKR] has retraced to key accumulation zones, with cost basis data underlining a shift in investor engagement.

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Maker (MKR), the native token of the MakerDAO decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has been facing significant downward pressure in recent days. As of early March 2025, MKR's price saw a steep 10% drop, bringing its value to approximately $1,473.92.

MKR prices are testing a key psychological level with its on-chain metrics painting an optimistic picture for a bullish reversal.

Polkadot (DOT) is up 4.2% and currently stands at $5.09 per coin as the token appears to be immune to this week's sharp sell-off.

Maker has created history with its mind blowing hold over the world. The financial system was revolutionized when Maker started climbing the ladder.

Is Maker (MKR) among the top crypto to buy now currently? At 00:00 UTC on February 25, MKR was around $1,350, showing signs of positive activity. A breakout past $1,400 experienced a sharp surge, increasing the price to $1,500 as of 06:00 UTC.

Maker (MKR) has made an impressive 25% surge in the last 24 hours. This significant price increase comes as Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, drops by over 3%, and the market cap of the entire cryptocurrency sector falls by 1.18%.

MKR's growth is expected to surge in the coming trading sessions.

Ethereum (ETH) has dropped 11.5% in the past 24 hours, bringing it dangerously close to triggering massive liquidations on MakerDAO. On-chain data reveals that three major positions, valued between $109 million and $126 million each, will be liquidated if ETH falls to $1,926, $1,842, and $1,793.

Raydium's native token, RAY, has faced substantial declines amid growing speculation that Pump.fun, a leading Solana(SOL)-based meme coin launchpad, is testing its own Automated Market Maker (AMM).

Maker (MKR) has experienced a significant price rally this week, jumping by 60% since February 16. This surge has brought attention to the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending protocol, making it one of the hottest tokens in the market right now.