Uniswap ($UNI) Institutional Catalyst Ignites Volatility

$UNI reacted sharply after major institutional developments, rallying nearly 20% as BlackRock’s BUIDL integration and the Bitwise ETF filing brought serious attention to the Uniswap ecosystem. The protocol also crossed an impressive $4T all-time trading volume milestone, reinforcing its dominance in DeFi infrastructure.

Despite the bullish narrative, price is currently consolidating around $3.35 as broader market sentiment remains in extreme fear. Whale positioning still leans bearish, which actually increases the probability of a squeeze if momentum returns. This creates a classic scenario where fundamentals turn bullish before price fully confirms.

Key levels to watch remain $3.20 support and $4.00 resistance. Sustained volume above the current range could trigger continuation, especially if institutional accumulation begins reflecting on-chain.

Smart traders focus on structure — when fear is high but adoption grows, volatility usually follows.