Uniswap News Today: DeFi Leverage Drives Whale's $3M UNI Windfall Amid Buyback Hype

A whale has taken a 10x leveraged long position on UNI, amassing a $3 million unrealized gain as of November 11, according to on-chain analytics firm CoinBob. The "Cool-headed Whale," which opened the position six days earlier, is now the largest UNI long on Hyperliquid, with the position swelling to 480% gains following Uniswap's recent buyback announcement「Cool-headed Whale」 opened a long position on UNI 6 days ago, with a current unrealized gain of 480%, making it the largest UNI bull on Hyperliquid. The trader's portfolio includes additional leveraged bets on ETH, BTC, and SOL, reflecting a broad crypto bullish stance.

The whale's UNI position, initiated at an average price of $5.02, has surged past $10.3 as of November 11, driven by renewed optimism around the decentralized exchange's fee-switch proposal.

If activated, the proposal would allocate 0.05% of liquidity provider fees to UNI buybacks, potentially funneling $38 million monthly into repurchases「Cool-headed Whale」 opened a long position on UNI 6 days ago, with a current unrealized gain of 480%, making it the largest UNI bull on Hyperliquid. This aligns with broader market momentum: UNI's 50% single-day gain ranks among the top-performing tokens in Q4 2025, outpacing even recent rally leaders like PUMP and HYPE.

The whale's strategy mirrors other high-profile traders capitalizing on structural shifts in the crypto market. For instance, the same "BTC OG" whale-renowned for a $170 million profit during October's flash crash-recently incurred $3 million in losses on BTC and ETH longs amid volatility「BTC OG」 Whale incurred a small loss of $3 million on a long position last night, after accurately shorting during the October 11th crash and making a profit of over a billion dollars. However, the UNI whale's success underscores the growing influence of leveraged positions in decentralized finance, particularly as protocols like Uniswap enhance token utility through buybacks and governance reforms.

UNI's financial performance has also bolstered bullish sentiment. The protocol reported a net profit of EUR 1.12 billion for the first nine months of 2025, supported by strong life and property & casualty segmentsUNI: Net profit hit EUR 1.12bn, with strong segment growth and robust solvency despite market shifts. While solvency ratios have dipped slightly, analysts note the firm's resilience amid macroeconomic headwinds. This financial stability, combined with active on-chain demand, has positioned UNI as a key asset for traders seeking exposure to both traditional and decentralized markets.

The Ethereum Foundation's dAI roadmap-aimed at transforming the blockchain into a decentralized AI coordination layer-adds another layer of context. While not directly tied to the UNI trade, the initiative highlights Ethereum's broader appeal to institutional and retail investors alike「Cool-headed Whale」 opened a long position on UNI 6 days ago, with a current unrealized gain of 480%, making it the largest UNI bull on Hyperliquid. As ERC-8004 and x402 standards gain traction, Ethereum's ecosystem continues to attract capital seeking innovation at the intersection of crypto and emerging technologies.