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title: '85% of DeFi Liquidity Sits Idle, Costing $150M in Lost Fees Annually'
url: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-07-16-85-of-defi-liquidity-sits-idle-costing-150m-in-lost-fees-annually
canonical: >-
  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-07-16-85-of-defi-liquidity-sits-idle-costing-150m-in-lost-fees-annually
date: '2026-07-16T21:00:34.334058+00:00'
category: defi
tags:
  - defi
  - liquidity
  - fees
  - 1inch
  - dune-analytics
source: The Block
source_url: >-
  https://www.theblock.co/post/408591/dune-research-finds-85-of-concentrated-defi-liquidity-is-underutilized-with-150m-in-annual-fees-foregone?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss
publisher: CryptoCatalyst
summary: >-
  Dune Analytics research commissioned by 1inch finds 85% of concentrated DeFi
  liquidity is underutilized, costing providers $150M in annual fees foregone.
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  https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/images/articles/2026-07-16-85-of-defi-liquidity-sits-idle-costing-150m-in-lost-fees-annually.webp
generated_by: automated editorial pipeline
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# 85% of DeFi Liquidity Sits Idle, Costing $150M in Lost Fees Annually

A new Dune Analytics report commissioned by 1inch reveals that 85% of concentrated DeFi liquidity is underutilized, with $150 million in annual fees foregone. This inefficiency highlights a major opportunity for liquidity providers to optimize their strategies.

A recent study commissioned by 1inch and conducted by Dune Analytics has uncovered a significant inefficiency in decentralized finance (DeFi). The research found that 85% of concentrated liquidity in DeFi remains underutilized, leading to an estimated $150 million in annual fees being foregone.

Concentrated liquidity, a strategy where liquidity providers allocate funds to specific price ranges, is meant to maximize returns. However, the data shows that most providers are not optimizing their positions effectively. This underutilization results in lower trading fees and reduced earnings for liquidity providers.

For everyday DeFi users, this finding underscores the importance of strategic liquidity provision. By optimizing their liquidity positions, users can capture more fees and improve their returns. The report suggests that better tools and education are needed to help liquidity providers make the most of their investments.

Moving forward, liquidity providers should consider using advanced tools and strategies to maximize their earnings. The DeFi community may also see an increase in platforms offering optimization services, making it easier for users to participate effectively. Watch for new tools and educational resources that aim to address this inefficiency in the coming months.

## Source

This article is a summary of reporting by [The Block](https://www.theblock.co/post/408591/dune-research-finds-85-of-concentrated-defi-liquidity-is-underutilized-with-150m-in-annual-fees-foregone?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss), written by an automated editorial pipeline. See https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/editorial-policy.

## How to cite

CryptoCatalyst.news, "85% of DeFi Liquidity Sits Idle, Costing $150M in Lost Fees Annually", 2026-07-16, https://www.cryptocatalyst.news/articles/2026-07-16-85-of-defi-liquidity-sits-idle-costing-150m-in-lost-fees-annually