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Last updated: April 2026
Synthetix (SNX) Risk Score
Synthetix (SNX) has a composite risk score of 10/100, classified as Very Low Risk. This score is derived from 6 active indicators and updates every 6 hours. Protocol for issuing synthetic assets that track real-world asset prices on-chain.
Synthetix Risk Score
Very Low Risk
What Does This Score Mean?
A score of 10 means Synthetix is in the Very Low Risk zone. Scores below 40 indicate relatively lower risk conditions, while scores above 60 suggest elevated risk.
This composite is computed from up to 9 indicators including on-chain data, market sentiment, and price action. The individual indicator scores are available to Alpha Factory members.
Scoring Indicators
| Indicator | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Risk Wave | 23% | Core |
| RSI (2-Week) | 18% | Core |
| ATH Distance | 5% | Core |
| Bitcoin Dominance | 5% | Core |
| Fear & Greed Index | 14% | Core |
| ALT/BTC Ratio | 5% | Core |
| BTC Production Cost | 9% | Core |
| Funding Rate | 5% | Modifier |
| Token Unlocks | 18% | Modifier |
Synthetix Investment Context
Synthetix enables on-chain exposure to assets that are otherwise inaccessible in DeFi such as gold, oil, foreign currencies, and traditional equities without requiring custody of the underlying asset. The protocol has found sustainable product-market fit as the liquidity back-end for multiple DeFi derivatives frontends. SNX stakers capture fee revenue proportional to protocol trading volume.
Key Features:
- SNX stakers collateralize the protocol to mint synthetic assets (Synths) tracking equities, commodities, and crypto
- Stakers earn fees from trades executed on Synthetix-powered frontends like Kwenta
- Debt-based collateral model means all stakers share exposure to the total system debt
- Deployed on Optimism (Ethereum L2) to reduce gas costs for stakers and traders
Key Risks:
- The debt pool model exposes SNX stakers to complex systemic risk when synthetic asset prices move sharply
- Requires high collateralization ratios, making capital efficiency lower than many competing protocols
- Regulatory uncertainty around synthetic equity tokens could restrict product offerings in key markets
DeFi Category
Decentralized Finance tokens power protocols that recreate financial services without traditional intermediaries.
Strategy: DeFi tokens live and die by TVL and real fee revenue. Focus on protocols generating sustainable revenue.
View all DeFi risk scores →Compare with DeFi Peers
| # | Coin | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Injective INJ | 7 |
| 2 | Curve DAO CRV | 7 |
| 3 | Trader Joe JOE | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current risk score for Synthetix?
Synthetix (SNX) currently has a composite risk score of 10/100, classified as "Very Low Risk". This score is derived from 6 active indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, and market sentiment data.
How risky is Synthetix compared to other DeFi coins?
DeFi coins generally carry high risk. Decentralized Finance tokens power protocols that recreate financial services without traditional intermediaries. Among peers, Injective currently shows the lowest risk in this category.
What indicators are used to score Synthetix?
The Synthetix risk score uses up to 9 indicators: Risk Wave (momentum), 2-week RSI (overbought/oversold), ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed Index, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. Each indicator is weighted based on its predictive value for altcoin market conditions.
Should I invest in Synthetix based on this risk score?
Risk scores are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Synthetix enables on-chain exposure to assets that are otherwise inaccessible in DeFi such as gold, oil, foreign currencies, and traditional equities without requiring custody of the underlying asset.... Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.