Ethena [ENA] climbs as Q1 revenue beats Q4 2025 – Yet ONE risk remains
ENA, the governance token of the Ethena protocol, posted significant double-digit gains, buoyed by strong Q1 2026 performance. In the first 47 days of the quarter, protocol revenue reached approximately $566,000, already surpassing the total of $463,000 recorded in Q4 2025. This growth, alongside rising Open Interest and positive Funding Rates in the derivatives market, indicates strong bullish momentum and new capital entering positions.
However, a key risk remains. Data from the spot market shows early signs of weakness, with net outflows of $1.80 million into exchanges on February 25th, suggesting potential profit-taking. This creates a divergence between derivatives optimism and spot market caution. An upcoming token unlock on March 6th, valued at around $4.16 million, could introduce additional selling pressure if recipients decide to liquidate, despite the tokens being designated for ecosystem development.
For now, ENA's market structure is balanced, but its next decisive price move will depend on whether spot demand can align with the current bullish derivatives signals.
ambcrypto02/26 12:01