UNI Token Eyes $13 Recovery as DeFi Position Strengthens With $6B TVL

Uniswap’s native UNI token is drawing attention as it tests key support levels near $8 amid growing optimism about its potential for a recovery to the $13–$19 range. The token has shown a technical uptrend since early May 2025, reaching nearly $12 in mid-July before retreating to current levels. Analysts highlight that holding the $8 support is crucial for maintaining bullish momentum, with a successful break above $12 potentially triggering a retest of $19, a level seen in December 2024 [1].

The DeFi protocol underpinning UNI continues to strengthen its market position, operating as the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) with approximately $6 billion in total value locked (TVL) across 38 blockchain networks as of mid-August 2025. This TVL reinforces Uniswap’s status as a blue-chip DeFi project and underscores ongoing user confidence in its platform utility [1].

A key development this year has been the formation of the Decentralized Unincorporated Nonprofit Association (DUNI), a legal entity registered in Wyoming to manage compliance and legal defense efforts. The DUNI structure will receive $16.5 million in UNI tokens for operational funding, signaling a strategic move to address regulatory challenges and provide legal clarity for token holders [1].

Meanwhile, the expansion of Uniswap’s user base has been bolstered by Coinbase’s recent integration of Base network-based decentralized exchanges within its main application. This integration allows millions of Coinbase users to access DEX trading without leaving the platform, potentially increasing liquidity for Uniswap’s pools. According to DappRadar analytics, Uniswap remains the leading decentralized application on Base, with over 220,000 unique active wallets [1].

Fundamental developments, including the DUNI formation and Coinbase integration, offer potential catalysts for renewed interest in UNI. However, the token must demonstrate sustained demand above current support levels to validate bullish projections. The correlation between UNI and broader market movements, particularly Bitcoin, remains strong, with the token’s trajectory likely to mirror broader altcoin trends [1].

Source: [1] UNI Token Eyes $13 Recovery as Uniswap Strengthens DeFi Position With $6B Locked Value (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/689b6bdc45c4117d9caf869e/)