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Uniswap: Active But Not Holding – Short-Term Traders Drive Activity

Uniswap, a leading decentralized exchange (DEX), is experiencing a curious trend. While the number of monthly active users is surging, the total value locked (TVL) on the platform has declined significantly. This disconnect suggests a shift in how users are interacting with Uniswap.

Here’s a possible explanation:

Smaller, Swifter Trades: Traders might be using Uniswap for frequent, smaller trades to capture short-term gains rather than committing to larger, long-term investments. This reduces the overall locked value on the platform despite increased activity.

Looking ahead, a breakout above $11.84 for the UNI token could signal renewed bullish sentiment. However, this resistance level has been tested before, making a successful surge uncertain.

June 2024, Cryptoniteuae

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Vaibhavv Ali
Vaibhavv Ali

Vaibhavv Ali is the founder and editor of Cryptonite (cryptonite.ae), an independent digital-asset news and analysis publication with a UAE focus. He covers virtual-asset regulation — VARA, ADGM and the UAE Central Bank — alongside real-world-asset tokenization, stablecoins and agentic AI in finance. Every Cryptonite article is human-edited and its sources are linked. He is also a celebrated speaker and host.

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