Uniswap Price Jumps 22% in a Week as DeFi Revival Boosts UNI Demand

Uniswap’s UNI token has emerged as one of the strongest-performing major cryptocurrencies this week, climbing roughly 22% over the past seven days and nearly 14% in the last 24 hours. The rally comes after months of weak price action and growing concerns about the decentralized finance sector.

Market participants are increasingly rotating back into DeFi assets as Bitcoin stabilizes and Ethereum regains momentum. As the largest decentralized exchange in the crypto industry, Uniswap is benefiting from renewed investor interest in established DeFi projects with proven utility and strong market presence.

Rising Trading Activity Supports UNI Momentum

The latest price surge is backed by growing participation from derivatives traders. UNI futures trading volume jumped more than 242% in 24 hours to approximately $480 million, while open interest increased nearly 20% to around $187 million.

The increase suggests fresh positions are entering the market rather than traders simply rotating capital between assets.

Key Resistance Level Remains in Focus

Despite the strong rally, UNI remains within a long-term falling channel that has limited upside moves for much of the past year. The token is currently testing a major resistance area, and a confirmed breakout could open the path toward the $4.15 level.