Lido DAO rally update

LDO rises as total value locked reaches 38 billion, funded positions stay positive, and spot accumulation hints at renewed investor interest.

Lido DAO climbs as TVL hits 38B and LDO targets 2 dollars

LDO rose 9.91 percent in the last 24 hours to 1.28 dollars, with total value locked climbing to 38.17 billion dollars. Open interest reached 273.66 million dollars and funding rates stayed positive at 0.0094 percent, suggesting continued bullish activity in the derivatives market. The 24 hour trading volume jumped 122.74 percent to 391.95 million dollars as liquidity returns to the scene.

Off chain data point to bullish bets on LDO, while spot traders moved toward accumulation patterns. Net spot outflows of 1.71 million dollars on August 10 indicate tokens flowing into private wallets, a sign that buyers are stocking up rather than exiting. Analysts see this as a positive sign if it accompanies sustained funding signals and steady TVL inflows.

From a longer view, DeFi analytics show January’s TVL peak near 35 billion dollars followed by a sharp exodus of more than 20 billion dollars, signaling a shift toward shorter term positions. The latest inflows imply renewed confidence in Lido DAO and its staking ecosystem, reinforced by a quarterly update that highlighted growth in stETH distribution (478.7K) and Lido’s leadership in staking within the public cloud.

The rebound in LDO mirrors a broader return of risk appetite in crypto markets, but the rally may still rest on liquidity and momentum rather than broad user adoption. Positive funding rates and rising open interest point to fresh commitments from long traders, while spot outflows hint at a split market where some holders seek custody away from exchanges. If flows stay constructive and staking momentum continues, LDO could test the 1.50 resistance and potentially the 2.00 level, but a sudden shift in funding dynamics or regulatory signals could reverse the trend.

Beyond the price move, the story is about how staking value, asset flows, and market sentiment intertwine. Lido DAO’s Q2 results show the staking engine still works, but the real test is whether these on-chain signals translate into durable user activity and sustainable revenue for the protocol. The coming weeks will reveal whether this is a genuine recovery or a temporary bounce in a volatile market.

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Liquidity and staking strength could determine if this rally lasts beyond the next price swing.