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Aave hits 90-day low close of $85.56 amid governance tensions
- Aave has fallen to its lowest daily close in three months.
- The decentralized lending token closed at $85.56 on May 24, down 30.03% from its 90-day high close of $122.29 on March 16.
- The decline follows governance disputes and large sell-offs earlier in the year, rather than sector-wide weakness in DeFi lending.
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Conclusion
Closed at $85.563 on May 24, the lowest close in the 90-day window. Its 90-day high close was $122.292 on March 16. Its mid-month close was $98.302 on May 14. Verified by querying AAVE-USD daily closes from Feb 23 to May 24, 2026. The decline coincides with governance tensions in late 2025 and early 2026, including a controversial proposal and the announcement of BGD Labs' departure from the protocol. DeFi lending protocols collectively maintained substantial activity, with total value locked near $47B in April 2026.