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Assessing donut liquidity pool trends in edition 80

Donut Pool Trends | Liquidity Concerns Deepen | Market Volatility Ahead

By

Nina Torres

Jan 26, 2026, 12:13 PM

Edited By

Ethan Walker

Updated

Jan 26, 2026, 08:32 PM

2 minutes of reading

Illustration showing fluctuations in the DONUT liquidity pool with ETH and trading volume indicators

A troubling pattern emerges in liquidity for the DONUT pool as total value locked in ETH and DONUT sees significant drops. In the past week, ETH decreased by 13.5%, while DONUT faced a sharper decline of 20.5%. Observers are increasingly worried about the fragility of the market.

Breakdown of Current Liquidity Pool Status

Recent assessments reveal a dramatic shift in trading volumes:

  • ETH:

    • Previous week: $XXX

    • Current week: $YYY

With diminishing liquidity depth, smaller trades risk greater price fluctuations. If DONUT continues dropping, it could lead to more instability.

CCMOON DAO Partnership: Hope or Hype?

A proposal is in the works to collaborate with CCMOON DAO to build a bridge for socialfi tokens. Many believe this partnership could improve liquidity conditions. One user commented, β€œAnything that brings more utility and cross-chain flow should help.” The community remains hopeful, yet cautious about the implications of this tie-up.

Elevated Concerns from Liquidity Providers

Top liquidity providers hold 79.1% of the DONUT pool. This concentration has raised significant alarm bells, mirroring troubling patterns seen in less reputable ventures. As one user put it, β€œPrice is going down and liquidity is being dominated by the whales, which is not a good combination.” Such centralization fosters fear of risky scenarios akin to rug pulls, with many advocating for a more distributed approach.

User Experience and Sentiment in the Community

While many are cautious, the community harbors a mix of optimism and concern.

  • Some feel excitement about CCMOON DAO’s potential contributions.

  • However, worries about liquidity concentration eroding trust persist.

  • Users express desire to engage more: β€œJust re-entered the pool. Hoping to rebuild my former top provider position. Donut finally did some good changes!”

  • Others reflect on the learning process: β€œHow long will it take to set up?” and praise the clarity provided in recent communications, making it easier to understand liquidity processes.

"Some users argue it took time to convince others to join the LP, but clarity in the guide helped.”

Important Insights

  • β–½ DONUT has seen a 20.5% drop, while ETH dropped 13.5%.

  • ⚠️ Top providers control 79.1% of liquidity, raising stability concerns.

  • πŸŒ‰ Partnership proposal with CCMOON DAO may enhance liquidity dynamics.

In summary, the decline in liquidity metrics complicates the overall market outlook. While a potential collaboration with CCMOON DAO promises hope, the current concentration of liquidity exposes vulnerabilities that could spur volatility if unchecked.