Uniswap is once again hogging the headlines following the token’s comeback in the wake of optimistic signs that the bear market may be winding down. In the past week, UNI, its native token, has seen enormous growth, as the decentralized exchange’s trading volumes have rivaled those of Ethereum, the blockchain on which it is constructed. Multiple news agencies stated that Uniswap had exceeded the Ethereum network in terms of transaction fees. The flagship DEX collected more than $4 million, surpassing the second-largest blockchain. UNI increased by roughly 45 percent in the last week, reaching $5.46, its highest level in more than three weeks. Uniswap Making Northbound Trajectory The biggest DeFi exchange has been trending upward since the beginning of the week. Looking at the price trend over the last few days, it appears that UNI’s main objective is to close June on a positive note. In addition, the stockpiling of UNI tokens by whales is a significant component in the token’s price bump. After a debilitating first half of the year, rising fees on Uniswap may be an indication that the DeFi market is beginning to recover. UNI total market cap at $4.14 billion on the weekend chart | Source: TradingView.com This year, total value locked (TVL) in DeFi has shrunk by more than 60 percent, according to data from DeFi Llama. Katie Talati, an analyst at Arca, attributes the DeFi exchange’s most recent...
