The post Maple ends staking, turns to buybacks – Is SYRUP entering its ‘maturity’ era? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways  Why is Maple eyeing buybacks and removing staking?  To improve protocol sustainability and channel revenue toward long-term value growth instead of short-term emissions. Will the plans benefit SYRUP value?  The proposal could be a catalyst, especially amid steady accumulation and protocol growth.  DeFi lending giant, Maple Finance [SYRUP], has proposed the removal of its governance token. Additionally, the protocol seeks to launch a buyback program for the token.  The lending platform said it has matured, and sharing protocol revenue with staked SYRUP (stSYRUP) holders will no longer be sustainable going forward.  “Staking was instrumental in bootstrapping the SYRUP ecosystem and aligning long-term holders. As the protocol matures, distributing revenue through staking is less efficient than reinvesting in liquidity and protocol strength.” SYRUP buyback proposal SYRUP is the new governance and reward token tied to the Maple Finance ecosystem. It replaced the older governance token (MPL) on a 1:1 basis. However, only stakers have been enjoying protocol rewards.  In the latest proposal, Syrup Strategic Fund (SSF) will be activated and given 25% of protocol revenue to fund buybacks and build liquidity for the DAO. In H2 2025, Maple generated over $1 million in average monthly revenue, hitting $1.5 million in September.  At the proposed rate, about $375K would have been allocated to SSF. However, the exact budget for buybacks has not been shared as of this writing.   Source: Token Terminal  The voting on the proposal will run until the 31st of October. If adopted, revenue sharing with stSYRUP holders will end by November.  The staking rewards are like emissions that add to short-term selling pressure. Hence, Marple argued that removing staking and adding buybacks is positive for SYRUP’s long-term value.  Maple’s growth and impact on SYRUP That said, Maple has grown its active loan book to $2.1 billion, ranking fourth… The post Maple ends staking, turns to buybacks – Is SYRUP entering its ‘maturity’ era? appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Key Takeaways  Why is Maple eyeing buybacks and removing staking?  To improve protocol sustainability and channel revenue toward long-term value growth instead of short-term emissions. Will the plans benefit SYRUP value?  The proposal could be a catalyst, especially amid steady accumulation and protocol growth.  DeFi lending giant, Maple Finance [SYRUP], has proposed the removal of its governance token. Additionally, the protocol seeks to launch a buyback program for the token.  The lending platform said it has matured, and sharing protocol revenue with staked SYRUP (stSYRUP) holders will no longer be sustainable going forward.  “Staking was instrumental in bootstrapping the SYRUP ecosystem and aligning long-term holders. As the protocol matures, distributing revenue through staking is less efficient than reinvesting in liquidity and protocol strength.” SYRUP buyback proposal SYRUP is the new governance and reward token tied to the Maple Finance ecosystem. It replaced the older governance token (MPL) on a 1:1 basis. However, only stakers have been enjoying protocol rewards.  In the latest proposal, Syrup Strategic Fund (SSF) will be activated and given 25% of protocol revenue to fund buybacks and build liquidity for the DAO. In H2 2025, Maple generated over $1 million in average monthly revenue, hitting $1.5 million in September.  At the proposed rate, about $375K would have been allocated to SSF. However, the exact budget for buybacks has not been shared as of this writing.   Source: Token Terminal  The voting on the proposal will run until the 31st of October. If adopted, revenue sharing with stSYRUP holders will end by November.  The staking rewards are like emissions that add to short-term selling pressure. Hence, Marple argued that removing staking and adding buybacks is positive for SYRUP’s long-term value.  Maple’s growth and impact on SYRUP That said, Maple has grown its active loan book to $2.1 billion, ranking fourth…

        Highlights:  The BNB price is down 2% to $1111.46, despite the trading volume spiking 26%. The BNB on-chain demand has slipped, with the open interest plummeting 3% showing a drop in demand.  The technical outlook shows a tight tug-of-war, with the bulls attempting to overcome resistance zones.   The BNB price is down 2% today, to trade at $1111.46. Despite the plunge, the daily trading volume has soared 26% showing increased market activity among traders. However, BNB Chain has seen declining network activity, with the open interest plummeting, signaling a drop in demand.  On Chain Demand on BNB Cools Off The BNB Chain is in a state of cooldown of network activity, which indicates low on-chain demand. In most instances, when a network fails to ensure large volumes or revenues, it means that there is low demand or outflows to other networks.  BNB DeFi Data: DeFiLlama According to DeFiLlama data, the volume of the Decentralized Exchanges (DEXs) is down to at least $2.12 billion in comparison to the high of $6.313 billion on October 8, which also means low on-chain liquidity.  On the other hand, Coinglass data shows that the volume of BNB has grown by 3.97% to reach $4.95 billion. However, the open interest in BNB futures has dropped by 3.36% to reach $1.74 billion. This reduction in open interest is an indication of a conservative stance by investors since the number of new positions being opened is low. This could be an indication that investors are not so sure about the short-term price outlook. BNB Derivatives Data: CoinGlass Meanwhile, the long-to-short ratio is sitting at 0.9091. This shows that the traders are undecided on BNB price’s next move, as it sits below 1.  BNB Price Moves Into Consolidation The chart displays the BNB/USD price action on a 4-hour timeframe, with the token currently hovering around $1111.46. The 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) is at $1113, while the 200-day SMA sits at $1129, cushioning the bulls against upside movement. The price has mostly been trending below both SMAs, indicating that the bears are having the upper hand.  The BNB trading volume is up, soaring 26%, signaling the momentum is real. On the 4-hour chart, BNB is trading within a consolidation channel. In such a case, this pattern may act as an accumulation period, giving the bulls hind wings to break above resistance zones.  BNB/USD 4-hour chart: TradingView Zooming in, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) sits at 44.15, below the 50 level. This shows weakening momentum in the BNB market, and might lead to the RSI plunging to the oversold region if the bulls don’t regain control. In the short term, the BNB price could move up to $1113 resistance and flip it into support. A close above this zone will see the bulls target $1126 resistance, giving the bulls strength to reclaim the $1230 mark.  Conversely, if the resistance zones prove too strong, a dip towards $1012 could be plausible. In such a case, this could be a prime buy zone for the risk-takers. In the long term, if the token keeps the hype alive, the bulls may reclaim the $1375 high or higher.    eToro Platform    Best Crypto Exchange   Over 90 top cryptos to trade Regulated by top-tier entities User-friendly trading app 30+ million users    9.9   Visit eToro eToro is a multi-asset investment platform. The value of your investments may go up or down. Your capital is at risk. Don’t invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. This is a high-risk investment, and you should not expect to be protected if something goes wrong.