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Here is why a massive $1.6 billion in crypto liquidity is sitting idle and wasting away

CoinDesk·July 18, 2026·1 min read
Here is why a massive $1.6 billion in crypto liquidity is sitting idle and wasting away

Approximately $542 million in crypto liquidity sits idle weekly, earning zero fees and providing no market depth. This capital remains outside active trading ranges, representing a significant inefficiency in decentralized markets. The total idle liquidity amounts to $1.6 billion, highlighting a waste of capital that could otherwise support trading activity.

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