Machibigbrother (machibigbrother.eth), a prominent DeFi investor, recently withdrew 460,000 CREAM tokens worth $8.52 million USD after the end of a four-year staking period.

This withdrawal comes as the token has experienced a significant decline from its peak during DeFi Summer in 2020.

In September 2020, at the height of DeFi’s explosive growth, CREAM tokens skyrocketed to a peak value of $282.4. At this point, Machibigbrother’s 460,000 tokens would have been worth an astounding $130 million.

A year later, in 2021, CREAM reached an all-time high of $311, pushing the total value of those staked tokens to $143 million.

However, the market has since taken a sharp downturn. CREAM is now trading at just $18.42, representing a staggering 86.7% decline from its peak. The current value of the tokens withdrawn, while still substantial, is a fraction of what they once were.

Long-term Staking Risks To Monitor 

This dramatic fall in value highlights the volatility of the DeFi space and the risks associated with long-term staking. While staking can offer impressive rewards during bull markets, the downturn in token prices can significantly impact the final returns, as evidenced by the sharp drop in CREAM’s value.

The end of Machibigbrother’s four-year staking period reflects both the boom and bust cycles of DeFi, with once-high values evaporating as market conditions shifted.

It serves as a reminder of the risks inherent in staking during speculative periods, where tokens can experience sharp rises and equally dramatic declines.

Despite the massive reduction in value, the $8.52 million withdrawal still marks a significant return, though far from its former glory.

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