The cryptocurrency market has entered 'Extreme Fear' territory, with Bitcoin and Ethereum experiencing significant declines of over 3.9% and 5.9%, respectively. Columbia Business School professor Omid Malekan attributes the downturn to digital asset treasuries (DATs), which he describes as a mass exit event that has drained value from the crypto ecosystem. Malekan criticizes many DAT projects as short-term cash grabs, highlighting their excessive use of buzzwords and lack of transparency. Malekan warns that the current market damage cannot be attributed to macroeconomic factors or regulatory actions but rather to unsustainable practices within the industry itself. He emphasizes the need for greater transparency and sustainable business models to prevent future downturns.