Uniswap

Uniswap
UNI
Contract address
0x1f98...01f984
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$2.84
$0.0153(+0.54%)Today
Market cap
1.77B
Total volume (24h)
174.96M
Volume / Market cap
0.0989
Circulating supply
622.89M
Day range (24h)
$2.75$2.93
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 (June 3, 2026)$2.84+0.54%
24 hours ago (June 2, 2026)$2.82+0.54%
1 week ago (May 27, 2026)$3.26-12.81%
1 month ago (May 4, 2026)$3.33-14.59%
1 year ago (June 3, 2025)$6.69-57.55%

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24h change: +0.39%. From $2.85 to $2.86.

  • On June 1, 2026, U.S. government-controlled wallets moved approximately 298,000 UNI worth around $969,000 to Coinbase as part of managing assets seized from FTX and Alameda. A whale also sold 2.16 million UNI at a loss of about $6.4 million around the same time, increasing exchange inflows. These actions coincided with UNI breaking below the $3.02 support level and reflect heightened selling pressure in a period of reduced DeFi activity. The events highlight ongoing regulatory oversight of past crypto holdings without evidence of immediate market flooding.
  • Uniswap holds over $3.1 billion in total value locked while capturing a leading share of spot decentralized exchange volume, exceeding competitors in recent snapshots. Daily DEX volume across the sector has fallen to multi-year lows near $6 billion, raising questions about broader DeFi participation. The protocol's expansions to additional chains and API integrations continue to support its liquidity position. These metrics demonstrate resilience even as UNI token price action remains under pressure.
  • UNI has declined approximately 13 percent over the past seven days while the wider crypto market also faces significant pressure, including reports of a sudden $2 trillion drop sparking panic. The token trades in a 24-hour range between $2.75 and $2.93 with mixed technical signals. Analysts note consolidation near current levels following the break of longer-held supports. This performance occurs alongside reduced overall trading activity in decentralized finance.

24h change: -4.85%. From $3.00 to $2.85.

  • The US government moved wallets holding approximately 298,000 UNI, valued at about $969,000, along with other seized altcoins from Alameda Research to Coinbase Prime. Arkham Intelligence and on-chain analysts flagged the transfers in late May and early June 2026. Observers described the action as routine portfolio management of confiscated crypto rather than a sign of immediate large sales. The US government holds billions in digital assets overall, and such moves have not caused major price disruption for UNI.
  • Governance proposals executed in late May and early June 2026 activated protocol fees on BNB Chain, Polygon and Celo with strong support. This builds on the UNIfication proposal approved in December 2025 that enabled the fee switch and UNI burn mechanics. The changes aim to link protocol revenue more directly to the UNI token through burns and potential future distributions. Earlier votes to expand the fee switch across more chains had driven short-term price moves in UNI.
  • Uniswap v2, v3 and v4 deployed on additional networks including Linea and Tempo in the first half of 2026. The Uniswap Developer Platform launched with new API endpoints, documentation and AI tools to simplify building on the protocol. Integrations with wallets such as Zerion, Privy and MetaMask have made Uniswap liquidity more accessible. These developments support broader ecosystem growth in DeFi while UNI serves as the governance token for protocol decisions.

24h change: -0.11%. From $2.97 to $2.97.

  • Multiple reports highlight large UNI holders selling tokens or moving them to centralized exchanges like Binance. One notable whale reportedly dumped over 2 million UNI at a loss while net inflows to Binance surged significantly. The U.S. government also moved seized UNI assets to Coinbase. These flows come as overall DEX volumes have declined to multi-year lows, adding near-term selling pressure on the token.
  • The Uniswap Foundation reported $85.8 million in assets at the end of 2025, including cash, stablecoins, UNI, and ETH. It projects funding through January 2027 and has committed millions in grants. The foundation continues to support protocol development and ecosystem incentives. This financial stability provides a buffer during periods of lower DeFi activity and token price pressure.
  • Zerion Wallet and Privy have integrated the Uniswap API for native swaps across v2, v3, and v4. The developer platform launched updated docs, LP endpoints, and an AI toolkit. Uniswap v2, v3, and v4 are now live on additional chains including Linea and Tempo. These moves aim to improve liquidity provision, token launches via continuous clearing auctions, and overall usability.

24h change: -2.99%. From $3.05 to $2.96.

  • Uniswap governance passed the UNIfication proposal in December 2025 with overwhelming support. This activated the fee switch on select pools, directing a portion of trading fees to the protocol for UNI burns and creating deflationary pressure tied to usage. The foundation continues to report solid treasuries and runway into 2027 following these changes. UNI hit cycle lows near $2.90 in early 2026 despite the updates as broader DEX activity slowed.
  • Large holders added roughly 1.8 million UNI worth $5.5 million in late May 2026. Daily decentralized exchange volume fell to a multi-year low of $6.05 billion, raising questions about DeFi activity levels. The U.S. government moved $1.9 million in seized UNI assets linked to Alameda to Coinbase. These on-chain moves occur as UNI consolidates near $3 with mixed technical signals.
  • Uniswap v4, launched in early 2025, introduced customizable hooks that reduce gas costs and enable flexible pool designs. The protocol expanded to networks including Linea and integrated with wallets and AI tools. Partnerships like the Securitize collaboration brought BlackRock's BUIDL fund on-chain via UniswapX. Developer platform updates and API enhancements continue to broaden access.

24h change: +0.15%. From $3.05 to $3.05.

  • A long-term Uniswap holder transferred 2.16 million UNI worth about $6.61 million to Binance, realizing a loss of roughly $6.39 million from the original position. Exchange inflows rose alongside the transaction, increasing available supply for potential sales. The move comes as UNI tests critical support around $3 amid mixed broader DeFi volume trends.
  • Uniswap captured a leading share of spot DEX volume with over $1.2 billion in a recent daily snapshot, outpacing competitors like PancakeSwap. This performance persists even as some reports note overall daily DEX volume at multi-year lows. Observers highlight the protocol's liquidity moat as a sustaining factor across chains.
  • The protocol is advancing proposals to extend its fee-and-burn mechanism to additional chains including BNB Chain, Polygon and Celo, potentially bringing the total to 13 networks. This builds on the 2025 UNIfication changes that activated fees and token burns. The DAO has also voted on reclaiming millions in previously loaned governance UNI.

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