Polygon falls 9.77% as DeFi lending protocol exploit hits network

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Polygon drops 9.77% after DeFi exploit

Highlights

A major exploit on the Polygon DeFi lending protocol led to the theft of $52 million and sparked market turmoil.
Market capitalization dropped to $840.4 million as investor sentiment turned bearish, with weakened confidence in Polygon’s security from both institutional and retail segments.
POL/USD trades well below key moving averages with bearish momentum signals, forecasting a high-probability decline toward the $0.0687–$0.0799 range over the next several days.

Security breach drives volume spike and sharp sentiment downturn

The primary driver for the recent move was a major exploit on June 5, 2026, in which a DeFi lending protocol on the Polygon network was targeted and $52 million in assets were stolen, as reported by DiarioBitcoin. This breach immediately undermined confidence in the network’s security model, resulting in a spike in trading volumes and a reduction in market capitalization to $840.4 million. Investor sentiment has shifted markedly more bearish, and trust in the security of decentralized applications built on Polygon has weakened within both institutional and retail segments.

Bearish momentum confirmed by resistance levels and technical signals

Technically, POL/USD is trading below the MA-20 at $0.0766 and the MA-50 at $0.0836 on the H1 timeframe, with the daily MA-200 well overhead at $0.1071. The Ichimoku Kijun is positioned at $0.0779 and serves as immediate resistance in the current setup. Momentum gauges continue to reflect bearish conditions: MACD registers a strong sell reading, while ADX confirms a prevailing sell trend. RSI sits at 34.0, the CCI and Bull/Bear Power (BBP) are both in sell territory, and Stoch RSI and Awesome Oscillator indicate a lack of meaningful bullish momentum.

Limited upside as downside risks dominate short-term trading outlook

Forecast models for the coming 2–3 trading days project a range between $0.0687 and $0.0799, in line with typical volatility bands relative to current levels. The probability of an upward move is considered very low, while the likelihood of further decline remains high. Price stabilization is most likely to occur within a sideways corridor near recent lows, with a bullish scenario only possible if POL/USD decisively breaks above resistance at $0.0779. A bearish scenario is triggered by a move below range support, potentially opening the way for new lows.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the recent exploit as a major setback for Polygon's reputation and network security. He believes sentiment remains pressured, with institutional and retail confidence damaged by the breach and swift drop in market capitalization. Despite the bearish momentum, Karapetjanc notes that stabilization near recent lows is possible if resistance at $0.0779 is reclaimed. However, the outlook for a quick recovery is limited without a decisive change in investor trust. "Short-term, I am waiting for signs of renewed confidence and a clear break above resistance before considering a more constructive stance on POL," he says.

Earlier, analysts noted that persistent technical weakness and sustained selling pressure continued to dominate Polygon’s outlook. The recent exploit and subsequent bearish momentum reinforce these concerns, with traders advised to monitor for any resolution of security issues or a decisive move below current support as pivotal factors determining near-term direction.

Source of Data: POL Price Analysis by TU

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