AAVE has dropped 3.36% to $91 as volume declines, signaling weaker momentum.Descending triangle pattern hints at possible downside toward $78–$80.AWW proposal shifts revenue model, but near-term sentiment remains cautious.Aave’s native token, AAVE, slipped in the last 24 hours, even with a major governance update. The crypto slipped by 3.36% to trade at $91.13. Trading activity also cooled during the same period. Volume went down by 3.33% to $1.4 billion, which implies reduced participation from both buyers and sellers.Aave Slips Despite Governance UpdateMarket analysts are closely watching the current price structure. On the one-hour chart, AAVE is forming a descending triangle pattern. This setup often signifies growing selling pressure, particularly when it appears after a period of upward movement.The pattern shows two clear trendlines, i.e., the upper resistance line is sloping downward. It connects a series of lower highs, which starts near $98 and moves toward the current range around $94. This indicates that each rally is getting weaker over time. Sellers are entering earlier at every bounce.At the same time, the lower support line is moving upward. It connects higher lows, beginning from the sharp drop near $85 recorded earlier this month. This support line shows that buyers are still active, stepping in at slightly higher levels each time. However, the gap between support and resistance is narrowing. This compression often leads to a breakout.In most cases, a descending triangle leans bearish. It reflects a market where selling pressure is slowly building. If the price breaks below the support line, the move could be sharp. Analysts suggest a downside target in the $78-$80 range. This projection follows the triangle’s height, which spans nearly $13 from top to bottom. A bullish breakout is still possible but less frequent.To attain that, AAVE would need to move above the descending resistance line with strong volume. If that did happen, the price might revisit the $98 to $100 zone. Traders are looking into it as it continues coming to its final phase for now. Beyond the technical indicators, some recent governance decisions are also altering sentiment.The Aave community has approved a significant proposal, dubbed “Aave Will Win” or AWW. The proposal passed with a strong majority after months of discussion. It is being described by the community as one of the most significant changes in the protocol’s history.The AWW framework changes how Aave generates and distributes revenue. Under the new model, the AAVE crypto becomes central across all products and services. Moreover, new revenue streams from applications will now be directed to the DAO treasury. This is different from the earlier model, which relied mainly on protocol-level earnings.Data shared by Aave Labs founder Stani Kulechov shows that the protocol generated around $140 million in revenue in 2025. Early figures for 2026 suggest a similar trend. With the addition of application-level income, total revenue could expand further.Some of these new streams are already active. Platforms like Aave.com and Aave Pro are reportedly generating between $10 million and $20 million through swap activity. These earnings will now contribute directly to the DAO, adding another layer to the protocol’s financial structure.The proposal also aligns with upcoming technical upgrades. Aave V4 is expected to introduce features that allow idle liquidity to generate additional yield. New components, known as “spokes,” aim to improve collateral access and support demand across the DeFi market.At the same time, governance rules are being tightened. The DAO is shifting toward a more execution-focused structure. Service providers will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes rather than process-heavy reporting.