- Uniswap (UNI) might be on the brink of a turnaround thanks to reduced selling pressure and growing institutional interest.
- Uniswap’s revenue growth and a $12 million investment proposal indicate positive developments in the ecosystem.
Uniswap (UNI), a prominent player in the decentralized exchange (DEX) space, appears to be gearing up for a potential trend reversal, with a significant portion of UNI holders “Out of the Money.” This development follows an increase in institutional interest and positive revenue growth for Uniswap.
Crypto analyst Ali Martinez has highlighted a noteworthy shift in the Uniswap ecosystem. An impressive 87.56% of UNI holders are currently “Out of the Money,” indicating that the selling pressure that once gripped the market may be subsiding. This newfound optimism among UNI stakeholders is buoyed by establishing a robust support level at approximately $4.
With 87.56% of $UNI holders positioned "Out of the Money," #Uniswap is preparing for a breakout! 🚀 #UNI investors are in disbelief; selling pressure has gotten exhausted, and an important support floor was bulit around $4. pic.twitter.com/HBWbOMv1BG
— Ali (@ali_charts) October 29, 2023
Institutional Activity on the Rise
One of the key indicators of Uniswap’s potential resurgence is the surge in activity from institutional investors and prominent UNI holders. Notably, there has been a significant increase in substantial UNI transactions at current price levels. Institutional players may be strategically positioning themselves for a possible Uniswap breakout or making calculated investments.
At present, the Uniswap price is trading at $4.20, with a market capitalization of $2.4 billion. While UNI has successfully held its support at $4, there are two critical supply walls to surpass for a bullish breakout. The first hurdle is $4.23, with 7,000 addresses collectively holding 14.24 million UNI tokens. The second obstacle is $4.45, with 2,000 addresses accumulating 10.28 million UNI tokens.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) suggests potential price movements. If the $4.02 support level falters, there could be an 8% correction, bringing UNI down to $3.70. With increased selling pressure, UNI might experience a more substantial decline to $3.35, constituting a 17% drop. Conversely, a closing price above $4.38 could negate the bearish outlook and trigger a 15% upswing to $5.04. This underscores the cryptocurrency market’s inherent volatility and the importance of investor vigilance.
Uniswap’s Revenue Growth and Investment Proposal
Uniswap’s revenue has grown substantially between October 22 and 28, setting the stage for positive market sentiment. Additionally, the Uniswap community has approved an investment proposal to allocate $12 million worth of UNI tokens to the market maker, Ekubo Protocol. This move has garnered support, with 63.82% of votes in favor. Uniswap will receive 20% of the project’s governance tokens as part of the agreement.
Uniswap’s revenue surge further solidifies its position as a leading DEX. Between October 22 and 28, the protocol generated approximately $23.15 million in revenue. In stark contrast, competing DEXs such as PancakeSwap, Curve, and Balancer reported significantly lower revenue figures of $484,900, $385,000, and $122,300, respectively, during the same period.
UNI Token Deposits and Price Resilience
Despite the Uniswap Foundation depositing 9.8 million UNI tokens, valued at $41.8 million, to various cryptocurrency exchange platforms like Kraken, FalconX, and OKX, the asset’s price has remained resilient. UNI has maintained a steady position above the $4.13 level on Binance, indicating a potential recovery in the asset’s value.
