Yeliz Akmaca 
In the past 24 hours, the Yala (YU) stablecoin has plunged 52.9% to $0.44. According to CoinMarketCap, YU’s market capitalization has fallen to $39.6 million, while trading volume has collapsed by 98.7% to just $11.6K. This dramatic drop has triggered panic selling among investors.
YU Peg Loss and Price Volatility
YU, designed as a dollar-pegged stablecoin, lost its peg between 04:15 and 05:00 AM. Although there was a brief recovery, the price slipped again to $0.42 and has yet to stabilize. This development is considered a critical risk indicator for stablecoin investors.
Bridge Vulnerabilities and Abnormal Borrowing Activity
The YAM team reported that bridge security vulnerabilities and unusual borrowing activity had placed extra stress on the system. The YAM team stated:
“Bridge vulnerabilities and unexpected borrowing behaviors are putting pressure on the system.”
While these warnings served as an early signal of potential technical issues, the Yala price failed to stabilize. The token fell 52.9% to $0.44, indicating ongoing liquidity stress.
The Yala protocol confirmed that it is aware of community concerns regarding the YU stablecoin and is conducting an investigation, with updates to be released in due course.
Previously, YU exhibited suspicious circumstances similar to USDX, where related addresses borrowed USDC at extremely high interest rates but never repaid, further increasing liquidity pressure.
Investors Backing Yala
Yala is supported by major investors including Polychain, Amber, and Galaxy. However, the current situation highlights the need for the protocol to reassess its risk management and liquidity strategies.
Market and Behavioral Analysis
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The 98.7% drop in trading volume indicates investors are focused on selling, while new buying activity has nearly stopped.
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The brief peg recovery attempts suggest stabilization efforts, possibly algorithmic or manual interventions.
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Such volatility increases investor risk perception and may trigger short-term speculative selling.
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