DeFi

Uniswap Trading Volume Achieves Explosive Performance, Surpasses NYSE And NASDAQ

Key Points:

Founder Hayden Adams discloses Uniswap trading volume today surpassing NYSE and Nasdaq combined.
UNI recorded a robust 22% gain in the last week amid the crypto bull market.
The platform integrates new features, enters the Bitcoin space via Rootstock, and extends its reach across multiple blockchains.

In a surprising revelation, Uniswap founder Hayden Adams declared today that the Uniswap trading volume surpasses the combined trading volumes of the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.

Source: DefiLlama

Uniswap Trading Volume Rising: Surpasses NYSE and Nasdaq

Uniswap trading volume also underscores the rapid growth and dominance of decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. Today, Uniswap‘s TVL increased by nearly 70%.

Despite DeFi’s current market dominance, there remains ample opportunity for new contenders to rise to prominence. Uniswap’s native cryptocurrency, UNI, has particularly thrived during the latest cryptobullish wave. In the past seven days alone, UNI’s price surged by an impressive 22%, climbing from $5.75 to $7.05.

Beyond mere financial gains, Uniswap has bolstered its user support by integrating a plethora of new features. Notably, Uniswap has made inroads into the Bitcoin ecosystem through its launch on Rootstock, a sidechain tethered to the world’s largest blockchain network.

Spearheaded by GFX Labs, the mastermind behind the Oku trading engine, this initiative empowers users with enhanced capabilities, enabling them to manage positions, place orders, and monitor analytics seamlessly on Rootstock.

Originally conceived to operate exclusively on Ethereum, Uniswap has exhibited adaptability by expanding onto various blockchains, including BNB Chain, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism Base. This strategic diversification serves to broaden Uniswap’s market reach and solidify its position as a formidable player in the ever-evolving landscape of decentralized finance.

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Harold

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