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Uniswap price today

Uniswap price today is $4.17.

In the last 24 hours Uniswap's price moved +8.90%. The current UNI to USD conversion rate is $4.17 per UNI. The circulating supply of Uniswap is 623,213,219 UNI and the current Uniswap market cap is $2,598,799,122.

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24H trading activity
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24H price history
$3.85
$4.43
$44.92
$3.83
$4.17
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UNI all time high

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ATH Price

$44.92

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% Difference from ATH

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1 Day
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Jan 1, 2026
$6.45
$2.32
$5.63
$4.20
-25.43%
Jan 1, 2025
$15.64
$3.52
$13.21
$5.62
-57.42%
Jan 1, 2024
$19.45
$4.71
$7.23
$13.22
+82.86%
Jan 1, 2023
$8.26
$3.64
$5.16
$7.22
+39.95%
Jan 1, 2022
$19.85
$3.33
$17.04
$5.17
-69.67%
Jan 1, 2021
$45.00
$4.40
$5.15
$17.00
+230.23%
Jan 1, 2020
$5.29
$1.77
$3.21
$5.18
+61.37%

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About Uniswap

Uniswap (UNI) is a liquidity pool for exchanging ERC-20 tokens. Liquidity providers on the Uniswap network are rewarded a percentage of trading fees in exchange for contributing their ERC-20 tokens to liquidity pools. Traders then use these pools to profitably swap their tokens or take advantage of arbitrage opportunities. UNI is the token powering Uniswap - anyone holding the cryptocurrency can participate in the protocol's governance.
 

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+884.36%

$4,610,621,796

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What is Uniswap (UNI)

A Deep Dive on Uniswap

Uniswap allows individuals to trade one cryptocurrency for another without using an order book managed by a centralized company. In this way, Uniswap operates like a vending machine for crypto — where users are able to automatically execute transactions without anyone's involvement based on clearly defined rules. Uniswap (UNI) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Ethereum, allowing users to trade tokens directly via smart contracts. It uses an automated market maker (AMM) model, offering liquidity pools instead of traditional order books.

Overview and Purpose

Uniswap emerged as a solution to fundamental issues plaguing centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, particularly their security vulnerabilities and limitations in asset liquidity. As a decentralized exchange powered by automated market-making (AMM) technology, Uniswap eliminates intermediaries while providing a more secure, transparent, and accessible trading platform. The protocol specifically addresses the needs of users who might be underserved by or lack access to the traditional financial systems. In this way, Uniswap offers open access to financial services through its decentralized structure.

Network Architecture

As a protocol built on Ethereum, Uniswap inherits its underlying features, including the network's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. The platform has expanded beyond its Ethereum roots to operate across multiple networks, including Avalanche, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon to name a few. The protocol's core feature is its automated market maker system, which allows for automatic trading using liquidity pools instead of traditional order books. Flash swaps enable users to withdraw tokens without upfront capital, provided they return liquidity within the same transaction block.

UNI Token Fundamentals

The UNI token serves as the governance token and backbone of the Uniswap ecosystem. Token holders can vote on key protocol decisions that influence the platform's development and future direction. Beyond governance, UNI tokens enable holders to take part in the protocol's decision-making process and engage with the platform's ecosystem of decentralized applications.

Supply Characteristics

Uniswap launched with a fixed maximum supply of 1 billion UNI tokens, distributed through a carefully structured allocation plan:

  • 45% (450,000,000 UNI) allocated to governance
  • 21.51% (215,110,000 UNI) designated for the team
  • 17.8% (178,000,000 UNI) distributed to investors
  • 15% (150,000,000 UNI) reserved for community token distribution via airdrop
  • 0.69% (6,900,000 UNI) allocated to advisors

Project Development

Uniswap's journey began on November 2, 2018, when founder Hayden Adams launched the protocol. Adams, whose career started in engineering in 2016, was inspired by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's work in on-chain trading and decided to create Uniswap in order to demonstrate the AMM concept. The project has received significant backing from notable investors, starting with a $100,000 grant from the Ethereum Foundation in August 2018. Subsequent funding rounds included a $1.8 million seed round from Paradigm in April 2019, an $11 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz in July 2020, and a substantial $165 million Series B round led by Polychain Capital in October 2022.

Relevant Links

  • Official Website: https://uniswap.org
  • Primary Token Contract: https://etherscan.io/token/0x1f9840a85d5af5bf1d1762f925bdaddc4201f984
  • Whitepaper: https://uniswap.org/whitepaper-v3.pdf
  • GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Uniswap
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Uniswap
  • Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/UniSwap/
  • Discord: https://discord.gg/FCfyBSbCU5
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniswaporg

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FAQs

Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy Uniswap if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average Uniswap instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate Uniswap over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

135,757,197 UNI worth $566,107,510 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of Uniswap including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The Uniswap price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of Uniswap, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. Uniswap price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices UNI printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the UNI price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past UNI trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the UNI price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if Uniswap is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in Uniswap and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including Uniswap, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting rules vary significantly from country to country. It’s advisable to seek professional local tax guidance to ensure correct reporting and avoid potential penalties.

  1. To set up Uniswap price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose Uniswap, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up Uniswap price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for Uniswap. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for Uniswap by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

Your funding limits are influenced by several factors, including your country of residence, verification level and the asset you're looking to deposit or withdraw.

Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your Uniswap holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your Uniswap investments.

To export your Uniswap trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Uniswap. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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About Uniswap

Uniswap (UNI) is a liquidity pool for exchanging ERC-20 tokens. Liquidity providers on the Uniswap network are rewarded a percentage of trading fees in exchange for contributing their ERC-20 tokens to liquidity pools. Traders then use these pools to profitably swap their tokens or take advantage of arbitrage opportunities. UNI is the token powering Uniswap - anyone holding the cryptocurrency can participate in the protocol's governance.
 

What is Uniswap (UNI)

A Deep Dive on Uniswap

Uniswap allows individuals to trade one cryptocurrency for another without using an order book managed by a centralized company. In this way, Uniswap operates like a vending machine for crypto — where users are able to automatically execute transactions without anyone's involvement based on clearly defined rules. Uniswap (UNI) is a decentralized exchange (DEX) built on Ethereum, allowing users to trade tokens directly via smart contracts. It uses an automated market maker (AMM) model, offering liquidity pools instead of traditional order books.

Overview and Purpose

Uniswap emerged as a solution to fundamental issues plaguing centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, particularly their security vulnerabilities and limitations in asset liquidity. As a decentralized exchange powered by automated market-making (AMM) technology, Uniswap eliminates intermediaries while providing a more secure, transparent, and accessible trading platform. The protocol specifically addresses the needs of users who might be underserved by or lack access to the traditional financial systems. In this way, Uniswap offers open access to financial services through its decentralized structure.

Network Architecture

As a protocol built on Ethereum, Uniswap inherits its underlying features, including the network's proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. The platform has expanded beyond its Ethereum roots to operate across multiple networks, including Avalanche, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Polygon to name a few. The protocol's core feature is its automated market maker system, which allows for automatic trading using liquidity pools instead of traditional order books. Flash swaps enable users to withdraw tokens without upfront capital, provided they return liquidity within the same transaction block.

UNI Token Fundamentals

The UNI token serves as the governance token and backbone of the Uniswap ecosystem. Token holders can vote on key protocol decisions that influence the platform's development and future direction. Beyond governance, UNI tokens enable holders to take part in the protocol's decision-making process and engage with the platform's ecosystem of decentralized applications.

Supply Characteristics

Uniswap launched with a fixed maximum supply of 1 billion UNI tokens, distributed through a carefully structured allocation plan:

  • 45% (450,000,000 UNI) allocated to governance
  • 21.51% (215,110,000 UNI) designated for the team
  • 17.8% (178,000,000 UNI) distributed to investors
  • 15% (150,000,000 UNI) reserved for community token distribution via airdrop
  • 0.69% (6,900,000 UNI) allocated to advisors

Project Development

Uniswap's journey began on November 2, 2018, when founder Hayden Adams launched the protocol. Adams, whose career started in engineering in 2016, was inspired by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin's work in on-chain trading and decided to create Uniswap in order to demonstrate the AMM concept. The project has received significant backing from notable investors, starting with a $100,000 grant from the Ethereum Foundation in August 2018. Subsequent funding rounds included a $1.8 million seed round from Paradigm in April 2019, an $11 million Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz in July 2020, and a substantial $165 million Series B round led by Polychain Capital in October 2022.

Relevant Links

  • Official Website: https://uniswap.org
  • Primary Token Contract: https://etherscan.io/token/0x1f9840a85d5af5bf1d1762f925bdaddc4201f984
  • Whitepaper: https://uniswap.org/whitepaper-v3.pdf
  • GitHub Repository: https://github.com/Uniswap
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/Uniswap
  • Reddit Community: https://www.reddit.com/r/UniSwap/
  • Discord: https://discord.gg/FCfyBSbCU5
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uniswaporg

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Yes, you can use Custom Orders on Kraken to automatically buy Uniswap if it reaches a lower price.

Timing the market can be incredibly challenging, which is why many traders opt to dollar-cost average Uniswap instead. Using recurring buys, you can steadily accumulate Uniswap over time regardless of its market price, and eliminate the stress of trying to perfectly time the market.

135,757,197 UNI worth $566,107,510 was traded on Kraken in the last 24 hours.

A variety of factors affect the price of Uniswap including market sentiment, technical developments, user adoption and macro economic events.

The Uniswap price chart shows several important pieces of information about the current price of Uniswap, including its recent price movement and trading volume. The vertical axis represents the value of the asset in your chosen currency, such as USD, while the horizontal axis shows the time period, which can range from minutes to years. Uniswap price charts often use candlesticks to illustrate price movements. Each candlestick represents the opening, closing, highest and lowest prices UNI printed within a specific time frame. Below the price chart, you may also see volume bars that display trading activity for that period, with taller bars indicating higher trade volume. Professional traders often factor in these data points when conducting their own technical analysis.

You can use the UNI price chart to analyze price movements and identify areas of support and resistance. Many traders also use different technical indicators to help them analyze past UNI trading patterns in an effort to predict future price changes. It's important to remember that no method can predict prices with 100% accuracy, but using different tools while analyzing the UNI price chart can help inform your trading strategy.

Yes, Kraken makes it easy to stake and earn rewards on dozens of different cryptocurrencies. Visit our staking page here to see if Uniswap is eligible for staking or opt-in rewards in your region.

As with any financial investment, there are risks to consider before investing in Uniswap and holding it on an exchange like Kraken. Cryptocurrency prices, including Uniswap, can be highly volatile. While Kraken has always maintained a strong focus on security, we encourage our clients to self custody their crypto in non-custodial wallets that only they can access, like Kraken Wallet.

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  1. To set up Uniswap price alerts on Kraken web, go to the Alerts widget, located behind the Order form in Advanced view. First, enable browser notifications. Then, click "Create new alert" to open the alert setup. Choose Uniswap, set trigger parameters, and adjust the price using the percentage buttons or by typing the desired price.
  2. To set up Uniswap price alerts on the Kraken mobile app, ensure push notifications are enabled in both your device settings and within Kraken Pro. Then, go to the price alerts modal by tapping the bell icon on the Markets page or long-pressing any open order. Select "Create new alert" and follow the same steps as on the web platform

You can use custom orders on Kraken to automatically execute stop-loss or take profit orders for Uniswap. When using Kraken Pro, you can set a stop-loss or take-profit order for Uniswap by locating the "Take Profit / Stop Loss" dropdown on the order form. Choose either "Simple" or "Advanced" mode based on your preference.

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Yes, the Kraken mobile trading app makes it easy to manage your Uniswap holdings on the go. Our smart investing service brings powerful tools and effortless control to your Uniswap investments.

To export your Uniswap trading history, locate the Settings menu and click on “Documents” > “Create Export.” From here, you can choose between trade history, ledger history or balance, depending on what data you’d like to export.

Yes, Kraken offers recurring buy functionality for a wide range of cryptocurrencies, including Uniswap. To set it up, open the mobile app, tap "Buy," and choose the asset you'd like to purchase. Then, enter the amount you wish to buy and select the frequency by clicking "One Time" and choosing a schedule that works for you: daily, weekly, or monthly.

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