Uniswap

Uniswap
UNI
Contract address
0x1f98...01f984
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$3.17
$0.1354(+4.27%)Today
Market cap
2.01B
Total volume (24h)
217.57M
Volume / Market cap
0.1083
Circulating supply
633.56M
Day range (24h)
$3.02$3.31
All-time low
$1.03
All-time high
$44.92

About Uniswap (UNI)

Uniswap is a decentralized exchange (DEX) for cryptocurrencies that was launched in November 2018 by Hayden Adams on Ethereum mainnet. A DEX lets you trade tokens directly via open-source smart contracts, eliminating the need for a centralized exchange (CEX) or intermediary, like a bank. In the case of Uniswap, you can trade (aka swap) tokens that are ERC-20, and therefore compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). 
Uniswap uses an Automated Market Maker (AMM) in lieu of traditional finance (TradFi) order books. Users add tokens to liquidity pools on the platform. In return for being a liquidity provider, you can earn a share of trading fees. When you want to trade tokens, Uniswap smart contracts calculate the exchange rate based on relative amounts tokens in the liquidity pool.
The native cryptocurrency of Uniswap is UNI, a utility token that is largely used for governance purposes. Holders of UNI can vote on decisions about the development and management of Uniswap. You can’t pay transaction fees with UNI. When trading, transaction fees are paid in the tokens being swapped. 
UNI token holders are typically active DeFi investors and crypto protocol participants. 

Price history

Today (8 April 2026)$3.17+4.27%
24 hours ago (7 April 2026)$3.04+4.27%
1 week ago (1 April 2026)$3.61-12.20%
1 month ago (9 March 2026)$3.90-18.70%
1 year ago (8 April 2025)$5.20-38.99%

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UNI market moves

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24h change: -8.25%. From $3.64 to $3.34.

  • An ECB research paper examines governance token holdings in major DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave, finding concentrated control among a small number of addresses. This concentration could influence how regulators view DeFi's decentralization claims and operational risks. It highlights the gap between rhetoric and reality in protocol control.
  • UNI shows bullish momentum with 3% daily gains to $3.62, approaching Bollinger Band resistance at $4.18 according to technical analysis. This comes amid stable trading and protocol strength. Traders monitor for breakout potential in current market conditions.

24h change: +4.09%. From $3.51 to $3.65.

  • Uniswap governance approved the UNIfication proposal from Uniswap Labs and Foundation, activating the protocol fee switch to distribute fees to UNI holders and initiating a burn of 100 million UNI tokens. This consolidates operations and ties token value to trading revenue after 2025's high fees. The change aims to enhance long-term sustainability and holder incentives.
  • Uniswap was impacted by a supply-chain attack on the Axios npm package, which could compromise frontends or infrastructure used in development. The incident underscores risks in third-party dependencies for crypto projects. Teams are investigating potential effects on operations.
  • The Uniswap Foundation published its unaudited financial summary for fiscal year 2025, showing $85.8 million in assets including cash, stablecoins, UNI, and ETH. Funding is projected to support operations until January 2027, with allocations for grants, incentives, and expenses. This provides transparency into the DAO's treasury management.

24h change: -1.35%. From $3.50 to $3.45.

  • As of March 8, 2026 fees from Uniswap pools on Optimism Arbitrum Base and other L2s are directed to buy back and burn UNI tokens reducing supply. This generated $1.01 million in 24-hour fees and $115 thousand revenue. The mechanism supports long-term token economics amid growing TVL of $3.05 billion.
  • Uniswap API integrated with MetaMask enabling native swaps across versions including v4 and UniswapX. Partnership with Securitize unlocks DeFi liquidity for BlackRock's BUIDL fund. These developments enhance user access and attract institutional liquidity to the protocol.
  • Uniswap launches a track at ETHGlobal Cannes hackathon April 3-5 offering up to $10K prizes for projects building with Uniswap API. Focus areas include trading apps agent systems and AI-driven workflows. This fosters innovation on permissionless liquidity.

24h change: -1.14%. From $3.40 to $3.36.

  • Uniswap's UNI token declined 3.36% to Rs 321 amid broader market movements. Earlier in March, it dropped 4.1% contributing to index declines. This occurs as technical indicators show neutral RSI around 48.
  • Uniswap protocol versions v2, v3, v4, and API launched on Tempo Payments Chain on March 18. Tempo is a payments-focused blockchain incubated by Stripe. This boosts Uniswap's multichain presence alongside recent X Layer deployment.

24h change: +0.39%. From $3.40 to $3.41.

  • A European Central Bank paper states over 80 percent of governance power in Uniswap is held by about 100 addresses, many tied to protocols or exchanges. This raises questions about the protocol's decentralization. The analysis underscores challenges in DAO governance distribution.
  • A court dismissed a lawsuit against Uniswap regarding money transmitter regulations. This leaves some legal uncertainty for non-custodial software developers. The decision provides partial clarity amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny in crypto.

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