Market data showed immediate pressure on YU. According to CoinMarketCap data, on November 16, 2025, a 5.30% 24-hour decline. Reported market capitalization stood at $85,978,165, while volume rose 115.90% to $909,202.74.
The price action signaled a depeg from $1.00, which made market participants review risks. The volume can increase as a result of depegging as arbitrageurs and holders repriced.
Analysts drew comparisons to a May 2025 incident involving USDX. The event also featured aggressive borrowing, strained liquidity, and rapid utilization spikes.
Additionally, the research team said regulators may examine lending practices and governance safeguards. They noted that borrowing concentration and cross-chain flows can complicate monitoring.
