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dYdX, a decentralized derivatives platform, has announced a significant reduction in its workforce, laying off 35% of its team, including key members. Despite this tough decision, the price of dYdX’s native token, dydx, jumped by 5% as traders welcomed the restructuring news. 
CEO Antonio Juliano, who returned on October 10 after a six-month break, detailed the layoffs in a company <a href="https://dydx.exchange/blog/letting-go" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">blog post</a>. He stressed the importance of a leaner team to meet the platform’s future goals.&nbsp; 
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Antonio Juliano, said, “Today, I made the incredibly difficult decision to lay off 35% of the dYdX core team. We now have the team we need going forwards, but first we say goodbye to those who have left.” 
layoffs coincide with growing competition in the DeFi space, particularly from rival Hyperliquid, which has seen its total value locked (TVL) soar to around $860 million. In contrast, dYdX’s TVL has dropped by about 50% since its peak in March. 
This shift in strategy is not unique to dYdX; many companies in the crypto space, including Consensys, are also cutting staff due to tough market conditions. On the same day as dYdX’s layoffs, Consensys announced it would reduce its workforce by 20%. 
Despite the challenges, the market responded positively to dYdX’s changes. Analysts view the layoffs as a step toward sustainable growth. The $DYDX token has recently broken above a bearish trendline, with a support level now at $1.00, according to <a href="https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/dydx-chain/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow">CoinMarketCap</a>.&nbsp; 
If the upward trend continues, analysts predict the token could reach $1.40 in the short term and potentially $2.38 later on, signaling a bright future for dYdX. 
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dYdX Token Price Rises 5% Despite 35% Layoff of Core Team

The Crypto Times

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