# Wagyu Related Articles

How Wagyu Is Changing the Monero Narrative: One Tool Lifting Years of Price Suppression

Wagyu, a new exchange tool, is breaking years of price suppression on Monero (XMR) by addressing a critical flaw in its acquisition process. Since 2018, despite strong demand, XMR's price remained stagnant, primarily because major exchanges delisted it, forcing over 60% of users to rely on instant swap services. These offshore services charged exorbitant fees (effectively 3-4%) and often froze funds under "AML checks," creating constant sell pressure as they immediately converted XMR profits to stablecoins. This parasitic cycle drained an estimated $30,000-$100,000 daily from the market. Wagyu v2 routes orders to Hyperliquid, providing exchange-level pricing and near-zero fees, eliminating the need for exploitative swap services. By removing this sell pressure and allowing true price discovery, Wagyu has already processed millions in trades, contributing to XMR's recent breakout above $600. The tool is effectively saving Monero by connecting genuine demand directly to real market liquidity.

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