Uniswap v4 TVL Surpasses $1 Billion in 177 Days, Driving DeFi Liquidity Growth

Uniswap v4 has achieved a significant milestone, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpassing $1 billion on July 27, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation [1]. The protocol reported $110 billion in cumulative trading volume since its launch, driven by activity on Ethereum and Unichain, the latter of which has emerged as a key infrastructure layer. This growth reflects a broader shift in liquidity management, with over 2,500 custom liquidity pools created using the protocol’s “Hooks” feature, enabling users to define rules for liquidity allocation and enhancing flexibility for participants [2].

The TVL surge occurred within 177 days of v4’s launch, outpacing the 45-day timeline of v3 to reach similar TVL levels [3]. Daily trading volume across all chains reached $640.9 million, with Layer 2 networks accounting for 67.53% of transactions. DeFiLlama data showed 24-hour volume at $357.13 million, a 6.89% decline, while swap fees totaled $43.1 million, underscoring the protocol’s economic activity.

Two projects, Bunni and EulerSwap, dominated volume contributions, each crossing $1 billion in trading. Bunni leverages yield-boosting tools like auto-compounding and rehypothecation, while EulerSwap focuses on high-traffic trading despite limited TVL growth. This divergence highlights varying strategies across v4 projects, with liquidity spread across 5.11% of volume attributed to custom Hooks and a diverse array of small- and mid-sized pools [4].

The UNI token, currently trading at $10.82 per CoinMarketCap data, rose 2.20% in 24 hours, holding a $6.78 billion market cap. Analysts noted that v4’s smart liquidity tools could optimize capital efficiency and reduce impermanent loss risks for liquidity providers, potentially shifting investor sentiment toward long-term UNI holdings. Some forecasts suggest the token could approach $15 if adoption and volume sustain growth, though this depends on user traction, competition, and broader DeFi trends [5].

The rapid TVL growth—doubling in just 21 days—underscores v4’s role in redefining liquidity dynamics, with Ethereum and Unichain handling the majority of traffic. The integration of cross-chain bridges, particularly for Bunni, further illustrates the protocol’s expansion into multi-chain ecosystems. While EulerSwap’s high trading volume contrasts with its modest TVL, it highlights how certain pools prioritize transaction throughput over capital retention.

The data reinforces a broader industry trend toward specialized liquidity solutions, with Uniswap v4’s modular design enabling tailored strategies for diverse use cases. As the protocol solidifies its position in the DeFi landscape, the focus remains on maintaining user growth and capital inflows to support long-term value accrual.

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[1] [title] Uniswap Eyes $15 As V4 TVL Crosses $1 Billion In Epic DeFi Boost [url] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688710b178438064d2065c23/

[2] [title] Uniswap V4 Stat | Source: Dune [url] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688710b178438064d2065c23/

[3] [title] Uniswap Eyes $15 As V4 TVL Crosses $1 Billion In Epic DeFi Boost [url] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688710b178438064d2065c23/

[4] [title] Uniswap Eyes $15 As V4 TVL Crosses $1 Billion In Epic DeFi Boost [url] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688710b178438064d2065c23/

[5] [title] Uniswap Eyes $15 As V4 TVL Crosses $1 Billion In Epic DeFi Boost [url] https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/688710b178438064d2065c23/