Fixed Rate Lending: Historical Lessons on Market Volatility
Fixed Rate Lending: Historical Lessons on Market Volatility
馃帰 When Rates Go Wild
Market analysis shows a clear pattern: price volatility has consistently led to significant spikes in lending rates, often resulting in borrower liquidations. Historical data indicates that Federal Reserve rate cuts have typically preceded economic downturns and triggered capital flight from risk assets.
Key observations:
- Volatility events correlate strongly with borrower liquidations
- Fed rate cuts often signal upcoming recessions
- Risk asset outflows increase during these periods
Understanding these patterns is crucial for both lenders and borrowers in the DeFi ecosystem.
Price volatility has historically spiked rates and rekt borrowers 鈽狅笍
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