DRIFT fluctuated 40.2% in 24 hours: Rebounded from the bottom, recovery plan continues to ferment
Bitget Pulse2026/05/25 09:31Volatility Brief
In the past 24 hours, DRIFT's price surged quickly from a low of $0.0266 to a high of $0.0373, currently quoting at $0.0370, with a fluctuation of 40.2%. Data from some trading platforms shows a consistent price range during this period, with 24-hour trading volume maintained in the millions of dollars range (specific platforms such as Kraken and KuCoin reported volumes from several million to over ten million dollars), accompanied by a significant increase in volume. The sharp rebound from the low indicates a short-term influx of buying, but overall, the price remains at a low range post-hack.
Brief Analysis of the Reason for the Unusual Movement
No single major official announcement or large whale movement on-chain acting as a direct catalyst was observed in the past 24 hours. The price fluctuation is mainly related to the following recent background factors (for comparison, not new events within 24h):
- After the approximately $285 million exploit suffered by Drift Protocol on April 1, restoration plans have been steadily progressing, including funding support backed by Tether, insurance fund withdrawal opening, and preparations for relaunch, with these steps gradually implemented from mid to late May. Market expectations for the relaunch may be supporting the short-term rebound.
- Some exchanges still display “active attack” warnings. In addition, Korean major exchanges (Upbit, Bithumb, Coinone) announced the delisting of DRIFT on June 1, which could exacerbate short-term volatility.
- On-chain and community monitoring observed no significant whale activity or large deposits/withdrawals within 24 hours. The price surge appears more like a technical rebound or sentiment-driven movement in a low volume environment.
Market View and Outlook
The mainstream attitude among the community and analysts remains cautiously optimistic: on the one hand, the steady progress of the restoration plan (with the insurance fund intact and supporting funds implemented) is recognized, potentially providing price support at the bottom. On the other hand, the lingering shadow of the past exploit, delisting news, and ongoing security warnings prompt some investors to stay on the sidelines and remind to beware of liquidity and compliance risks. Short-term forecasts focus on the progress of the relaunch. If no new negative events occur, the price may continue to oscillate within the range; the long-term outcome depends on the actual recovery of the protocol and on the overall Solana DeFi ecosystem.
(The above analysis is strictly based on public market data and news, with verifiable information only, no subjective speculation.)
Note: This analysis is automatically generated by AI based on public data and on-chain monitoring, for informational purposes only.Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.
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