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Uniswap (UNI) Fully Unlocked: Market Implications After 4-Year Lockup Period

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UNI, the governance token of Uniswap, has completed a four-year unlocking cycle, which means that 100% of the token supply is now in circulation. This major development was highlighted by on-chain analyst Ember through an X (formerly Twitter) post, which indicates a considerable change in the UNI market.

UNI was launched in September 2020, and its allocation was planned to be distributed gradually, with 83% of the total supply being reserved for the team, investors, advisors, and the community treasury. As the unlocking period is over, all the UNI tokens assigned can be considered as available in the market. However, the actual flow of these tokens has been much slower and more constant.

Uniswap Distribution and Market Impact

The distribution of UNI tokens was done in a way that gave 2% of the tokens as liquidity mining incentives and 15% to early users in an airdrop which was then put into circulation. The other 83% that was distributed to the team, investors, advisors, and the community treasury has only just emerged from its four-year lockup.

The community treasury was distributed 430 million UNI, which is 43% of the total tokens; 40% was given to the team and early investors with 400 million UNI. With this, it is now important to know how much of these allocations has been brought into the market and what this implies for the price of UNI and its liquidity.

Treasury’s Slow UNI Release

The community treasury’s 430 million Uniswap tokens are fully unlocked, but only 30 million of them are available. The market has seen 2 million UNI has been injected into the market. This still leaves a rather large 399,789,850. There are still 8 million tokens remaining in the treasury, which is suggestive of a slow and steady release of these tokens into the market.

Likewise, the 400 million Uniswap assigned to the team, investors, and advisors are now unlocked. Of this, about 58.1 million UNI have been minted in the market, and the large investors like Andreessen Horowitz, a16z, has not sold most of their allocated UNI.

Even with UNI fully unlocked, the integration was able to only provide about 258.3 million Uniswap tokens, or approximately 25.83% of the total amount of the cryptocurrency in circulation, is in the market. 

This limited actual circulation also does not have a severe effect on the token’s price as most of the unlocked tokens are still unused. The supply is still sitting in large holders’ wallets, so traders and investors will keenly observe further decisions on whether or not to sell. This shift to the total circulation brings about prospects and risks to the market players as they anticipate the next phase of the Uniswap life cycle.

Uniswap CEO Clears Fee Demands and Bribery Allegation

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Uniswap CEO Hаydеn Adаms hаs vеhеmеntly dеniеd rеcеnt аllеgаtions circulаting on sociаl mеdiа plаtform X, clаiming thаt Uniswаp dеmаndеd pаymеnts from dеcеntrаlizеd finаncе protocols for dеploymеnts.

In а twееt postеd on Sеptеmbеr 12, Adаms clаrifiеd thаt nеithеr Uniswаp Lаbs nor thе Uniswаp Foundаtion chаrgеs fееs for protocol dеploymеnts. Hе еmphаsizеd thаt dеploymеnts occur through govеrnаncе votеs аnd еxplаinеd thаt thе rеquirеmеnts for dеploying on а nеw chаin аrе dеtеrminеd by thе lеvеl of аctivity аnd еffort involvеd.

Thе аllеgаtions аgаinst Uniswаp аrosе аftеr аn X usеr, Wаgmi Alеxаndеr, clаimеd thаt Uniswap hаd rеquеstеd а substаntiаl sum of $20 million for аn inеffеctivе dеploymеnt. This clаim followеd а twееt from Kеnе Ezеji-Okoyе, thе co-foundеr of Millicеnt Lаbs, who аllеgеd thаt it hаd chаrgеd $10 million for protocol dеploymеnts аnd аnothеr $10 million in usеr incеntivеs аimеd аt trаding cаrbon crеdits.

Uniswap’s Response to Regulatory Challenges

Uniswаp, а prominеnt dеcеntrаlizеd finаncе protocol, hаs rеcеntly fаcеd rеgulаtory scrutiny from US аuthoritiеs. In Sеptеmbеr, thе Unitеd Stаtеs Commodity Futurеs Trаding Commission (CFTC) аccusеd Uniswap Lаbs of illеgаlly providing lеvеrаgеd cryptocurrеncy trаding to US rеtаil invеstors.  To rеsolvе thе chаrgеs, Uniswаp Lаbs hаs аgrееd to pаy а $175,000 civil pеnаlty аnd to stop brеаching thе Commodity Exchаngе Act.

Prior to this, in April, thе US Sеcuritiеs аnd Exchаngе Commission (SEC) аllеgеd thаt Uniswap wаs opеrаting аn unrеgistеrеd sеcuritiеs еxchаngе. Uniswap rеspondеd by аssеrting its stаtus аs а softwаrе compаny аnd dеnying bеing аn еxchаngе, brokеr, or clеаring firm undеr sеcuritiеs lаws.

Dеspitе thеsе rеgulаtory chаllеngеs, Uniswap rеmаins onе of thе most populаr dеcеntrаlizеd finаncе protocols. It fаcilitаtеs tokеn swаps on ovеr а dozеn blockchаin nеtworks аnd currеntly boаsts а Totаl Vаluе Lockеd (TVL) of $4.357 billion. Thе plаtform’s mаrkеt cаpitаlizаtion stаnds аt $5.066 billion, with its tokеn pricе trаding аt $6.72 аs of Sеptеmbеr 12.

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In tеrms of dаily аctivity, It rеcordеd а 24-hour tokеn volumе of $176.82 million, with liquidity stаnding аt $52.41 million. Morеovеr, 9,545 аctivе аddrеssеs intеrаctеd with thе protocol in thе sаmе pеriod, highlighting strong usеr аctivity in thе dеcеntrаlizеd finаncе spаcе.

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Uniswap in Hot Water: CFTC Orders $175k Penalty

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In a significant move, the CFTC issued Uniswap an order accusing the DEX of illegally offering leveraged or margined retail commodity transactions in digital assets via a decentralized digital asset trading protocol. The order requires Uniswap Labs to pay a $175,000 civil monetary penalty and to cease and desist from violating the Commodity Exchange Act [CEA], as charged. 

“Today’s action demonstrates once again the Division of Enforcement will vigorously enforce the CEA as digital asset platforms and DeFi ecosystems evolve,” said Director of Enforcement Ian McGinley. “DeFi operators must be vigilant to ensure that transactions comply with the law.” 

The prominent DEX platform has been under intense regulatory scrutiny for quite some time. Back in April, the SEC issued a Wells Notice to Uniswap indicating that the regulator was considering pursuing enforcement action against the trading platform. The move signaled the SEC’s crackdown against the DeFi industry.

Uniswap Survives Regulatory Storm: Expert Weighs In

Reacting to the CFTC’s order, crypto analyst Adam Cochran stated that while he believes the order is unfair and misguided, it is not a major setback for Uniswap. He noted that the DEX delisted the leveraged tokens after being alerted to the issue and paid a small settlement. Cochran also emphasized that the responsibility for ensuring compliance with regulations lies with the user, not the platform.

Although acknowledging that the CFTC’s order provides some clarity on the regulatory landscape for DeFi platforms, Cochran remained critical of the regulator’s approach saying, “While CFTC faulted Uniswap for displaying these to US users, they didn’t hold them criminally liable, didn’t argue they were an illegal futures exchange in and of itself. They were simply liable for offering/soliciting due to not restricting.”

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CFTC’s action highlights the importance of compliance with existing laws and regulations. Meanwhile, the DEX’s native token UNI is currently retesting the $6.6 resistance level. A breakout above this could lead to targets of $7.45 and potentially $8.85. However, if the price fails to break through, support levels lie at $5.9 and between $4.6 – $3.8. The liquidation heatmap suggests minor selling pressure between $5.5 – $4.9 and significant selling pressure above $7.

Ethereum Turns Inflationary for the First Time Since 2022: What’s Behind the Shift?

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For the first time since 2022, Ethereum is now inflationary. Contrary to its deflationary trend witnessed from late 2022 through early 2024, the latest data from the network reveals a net increase in the supply of Ethereum.

Specifically, from January to July 2024, Ethereum emitted 540,958 ETH, while 465,657 ETH was burned, making for a net addition of 75,301 ETH. The recent Coingecko report describes this huge deviation from the past trend of Ethereum, where it was experiencing a reduced supply due to its burning mechanism.

Since the implementation of EIP-1559 in June 2021, the Ethereum network has incinerated a substantial 4.36 million ETH. However, the burn rate has varied significantly throughout 2024. The second quarter saw a dramatic drop in the amount of ETH burned, with only 107,725 ETH destroyed, a staggering 67.7% decrease from the first quarter, which had 333,555 ETH burned. July 2024 marked an all-time low for the year, with just 17,114 ETH burned, a 35% decrease from June’s figures.

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Source: CoinGecko

In comparison, the first quarter of 2024 was marked by a deflationary trend, as 220,454 ETH were emitted against 333,555 ETH burned, resulting in a reduction of 113,100 ETH from the total supply. This trend reversed in the second quarter when emissions outpaced burns, with 228,543 ETH added to the network and only 107,725 ETH burned, increasing the supply by 120,818 ETH.

Uniswap Remains Top Ethereum Burner

Out of the top ETH burn Contributors, Uniswap was the largest, and it had burned 71,915 ETH in 2024 alone. However, its burn rate decreased drastically, falling 72.4% in Q2 compared to Q1. ETH transfers were the second-largest contributors, having burned 33,538 ETH year-to-date, although their burn rate also fell by more than 70% from Q1 to Q2. In third place was Tether (USDT), which had burned 23,332 ETH in 2024, with its burn rate plummeting similarly.

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The top 10 ETH burners have collectively contributed 39.2% of the total ETH burned this year. Other key sources that have burned Ether in the past include the Telegram trading bot Banana Gun, responsible for 11,060 ETH. This decline in burn rates across major protocols shows a broad slowdown of activity and transactional volume on the network.

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Aave’s Strategic Shift: Pioneering Fee Switch in DeFi

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In a fascinating development within the decentralized finance (DeFi) industry, Aave, a leading decentralized lending platform, is said to be close to the conclusion of a revolutionary operational change. Through a recent X post, the founder of the Aave Chan, Marc Zeller, hinted that the platform might discuss the introduction of a fee switch. Once approved, it would mean that fees collected would be redirected to Aave token holders and this would change the rewards dynamics of the platform.

Such meetings, which are known as a “temp check,” will take place during the following week. This initiative is prompted by the analysis of the financial well-being of Aave DAO that has an impressive net profit of around $60 million per year.  This amount emphasizes Aave’s operational performance and shows its stability, funding operational costs for a remarkable five-year run.

Aave’s Potential Pivot: Fee Switch Aligns With DeFi Titans

In his earlier post, Zeller mentioned a possibility of such policy shift but in a hidden form when he made an outline of a new safety module. This proposed framework suggests that stake rewards can be in the form of fee distribution as a better compensation model for the platform’s stakeholders.

This change was put forward aftre Aave DAO passed proposals to changes gh which are fees for stabilization for GHO stablecoin. The changes mentioned above occur to ensure the project is balanced which is one of the major goals in creation of a new coin. The vote to carry out the fee switch activation will tilt its strategy towards that of the prominent DeFi ecosystem players which include Frax Finance and Uniswap. Reflecting such similarity is the fact that both outlets have either introduced the formats or have only slight variations from the revenue-sharing mechanisms.

Frax Financing, a decentralized stable coin protocol has recently adopted a re-implementation of the fee switching, after it was approved by the community. The decentralized exchange, Uniswap, is set to prepare a fee switch proposal which it plans to present in mid-April during a temperature check.

The possible triggering of Aave’s fee switch would lead to a new movement in the financial power dynamics of the DeFi ecosystem. The redistributions of fees to its stakers enables Aave to entices involvement and reaffirms its solid commitment to community-based growth and sustainability. If done, such strategic maneuver could strengthen Aave’s position as a leader in the changing universe of decentralized finance.

Uniswap’s Layer-2 Breaks Through With $200 Billion Volume Surge

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Uniswap’s Layer-2 (L2) decentralized exchange (DEX) and automated market maker (AMM) network have set new records by breaking through $200 Billion transaction volume in February 2024. This impressive feat highlights the accelerating dominance as well as innovation of the platform in the blockchain ecosystem.

The latest data published by Dune, a top cryptocurrency analytics company, shows that Uniswap L2’s total protocol volume across various networks such as Arbitrum, Polygon, Optimism, and Base has set a new record at around $208.11 billion. The $75 billion volume seen in February 2023 is now left far behind with the $280 billion figure, which is representing a big leap in just 12 months. Additionally, the rise from February 2022’s figure of $13.9 billion is striking and demonstrates the exponential growth path of the platform.

Uniswap (UNI) Surges On Governance Optimism

High transaction volume has made the market to be bullish on UNI. The related proposal from the UNI Foundation on protocol governance reforms and protocol fee redirection to favor UNI token holders has been positively received. The proposal that is currently in voting until March 7 has already led to the strong growth in the value of UNI by 15 percent, and now the token is worth more than $13.08 as the community shows its support.

Although a slight pullback from its highest, UNI still remains strong, trading at $12.22, with a 5% increase in the last 24 hours. This atmosphere reflects the lively operation within the Uniswap ecosystem and the positive expectations for its upcoming developments.

The anticipation for Uniswap V4 is getting stronger and it should be released in the third quarter of this year. It will have a non-custodial, non-upgradeable, and permissionless model, and thus, it will only improve the platform. With the introduction of Uniswap V4 and other fee changes that favor Uniswap V2 token stakers, a huge 70% price spike in the UNI was registered on February 23, indicating the power of strategic improvements in market psychology.

The outstanding transaction volume of Uniswap and its positive side effects prove this platform’s thriving ecosystem and its significant role in the development of the Decentralized Finance (DeFi) sector. The platform’s expanding and diversifying products fuel the imagination of the crypto crowd and steer us to the vast potential of DeFi in the middle of the AI and other technological frontiers craze.

Uniswap’s Proposal Sparks 15% Surge In UNI Price: Report

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Uniswap Foundation’s plan to change the governance system has generated different reactions from the community. The initiative, which has gained much attention from all stakeholders, proposes distributing the protocol fee directly to the UNI token holders. In a recent X post, renowned crypto journalist Colin Wu, through WuBlockchain, has shed light on the key points, and Snapshot voting up to March 7 is coming under the microscope.

The very core of the proposal concentrates on the devised strategic redesign of the UniswapV3Factory contract on the mainnet. This technical fix is set to provide a greater extent of freedom and permissionless collection of protocol fee receipts. This is a technology upgrade and a philosophy shift towards providing UNI token holders with a more influential voice in decision-making. Such a shift hinted that Uniswap’s priority was decentralizing decision-making and strengthening its governance system.

The governance upgrade proposal has won by an immense margin since the beginning of the Snapshot poll, with the majority of the UNI tokens being cast in its favor. This voting trend clearly demonstrates that the community is in a common quest for transformative changes within the Uniswap system. It outlines an undisputable commitment to a governance model in which community participation is the key purpose and rewards are the end products.

Simultaneously with the release of the governance proposals, the UNI token has skyrocketed, marking a new high of $13.08. The exuberant 15% price increase is the market’s reaction to the proposed changes in governance. Investors and market followers have interpreted such a move as a bullish signal, which has underpinned their confidence in the company’s strategic direction and its implications for the broader ecosystem.

Uniswap’s Governance Proposal

The proposal announcement by the Uniswap Foundation is now a milestone in finding and implementing a more democratic and decentralized governance model. The support from the community reflected in both the NFT voting outcome and the extraordinary trade performance is a clear manifestation of the hunger for real governance reforms. It could create a ‘template’ for other decentralized projects to actively involve and incite their community members.

With the governance reform process already underway, the Uniswap community now has the opportunity to contribute actively to shaping the protocol’s future. Contribution to the Snapshot voting is no more than a democratic act but an opportunity to change the course of Uniswap’s destiny. Community members are invited to join the decision-making process, casting their votes and contributing to a continuous dialogue within the protocol and the wider cryptocurrency world.

Uniswap Revolutionizes DeFi With Three Major Releases Amid UNI Token Surge

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Uniswap, the renowned decentralized finance platform, has launched three revolutionary releases that allow users to make intelligent swaps. The trio comprises Uniswap Extension, Limit Orders, and Data & Insights tools, all of which seek to improve the swapping experience for cryptocurrency enthusiasts.

The Uniswap Extension is a giant leap forward in wallet convenience, and it lives right in the browser’s sidebar. This innovation ensures that users can swap coins without any interruption and, at the same time, sign transactions and manage crypto without interfering with their browsing experience.

For traders, Limit Orders would provide a new level of independence in managing their portfolios by being able to predefine prices and durations for transactions of token. For instance, on Ethereum, these can be placed with automatic trading that stretches throughout a year, without necessarily keeping one glued to their screens until the market hits its specified price.

On top of all that, new features in the complete Data & Insight package embrace access to real-time charts, transaction logs, and info on projects that are fully integrated directly into the platform. This, therefore, empowers its users with a bundle of information needed from research up to execution, united in one interface with lightning speed.

Surge In Uniswap’s UNI Token Amidst Governance Proposal

All of these have come at a time when interest on Uniswap is soaring high amid the extraordinary rise of UNI, the native token, from $7.15 to $12 on February 23, reaching its two-year peak. This came after the casting of an important vote, one where the Uniswap Foundation came up with a proposal for the distribution of protocol fees to UNI token holders who would actively stake and delegate their rights to use them in their favor.

As described by Uniswap Foundation Gov Lead Erin Koen in a recent tweet thread, this proposal is important because it describes how necessary improvements to governance mechanisms will help maintain Uniswap’s market leadership in the face of changing challenges.

This much-needed update is going to propel Uniswap further in its governance framework. This will make delegation a requirement for the staking of UNI tokens and receiving revenues. However, this will lead to a rise in community participation and help increase equity about power in the ecosystem.

These are just some of the developments that maintain the sleek performance that UNI has had in the market. It is currently trading at $11.17 with a 24-hour trading volume of $375 million. The price jumped 4.30% in the last 24 hours, whereas the chart for Uniswap’s weekly increase of 52% places it as a cryptocurrency force to reckon with.

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Weekly Highlights: Bitcoin & Ethereum Hold Strong, Altcoins Surges

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Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have remained firm on their support levels, while many other alternative coins within the top 60 were performing impressively. Uniswap (UNI) has been the best performer of these, while Flare (FLR) and Filecoin (FIL) have taken the second and third places, respectively, for a significant increase.

Uniswap (UNI) surged by 40% in the past week, pushing UNI toward $12.79. As of the time of writing, UNI trades at $10.65 and has increased by 1.80%, while its 24-hour trading volume indicates a sharp decrease of 55%.

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Uniswap (UNI) 7-Day Chart | Source: CoinMarketcap

Flare (FLR) also gain significant attention, with a weekly increase of more than 32%. At present, it trades for $0.04635 per FLR, marking a massive surge of 17.81%. Most interesting is that trading volume has increased by 185.56% in the last 24 hours.

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Flare (FLR) 7-Day Chart | Source: CoinMarketcap

Another coin with a huge surge this week was Filecoin (FIL), where its price surged by 23%. According to the latest data, FIL currently exchanges hands at $8, gaining 1.23% in price, while the trading volume increased by 11% within the last 24 hours.

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Filecoin (FIL) 7-Day Chart | Source: CoinMarketcap

Apart from these, weekly data for some other altcoins, including Mantle (MNT), Render (RNDR), and BNB (BNB), had also depicted figures in green, with MNT surging by 18%, RNDR at 17%, and BNB experienced a rise of 10%, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

Bitcoin (BTC) & Ethereum (ETH) Weekly Review

Bitcoin tested near $52,945 before correcting lower to test the critical $50,556 support level. Currently, BTC exchanges hands at $51,346 with a 24-hour trading volume amounting to $29.04 billion; its market capitalization is positioned at $1.01 trillion. During the last 24 hours, BTC decreased by 0.78%.

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Bitcoin (BTC) 7-Day Chart | Source: CoinMarketcap

Santiment highlighted that despite Bitcoin’s price increasing by an impressive 74% over just four months, it had shown no signs of usual FOMO behaviour from investors. The interest in BTC increased sharply when the SEC approved 11 ETFs; however, the absence of fresh enthusiasm points to a possible rally continuation. Analysts are watching crypto forums carefully for signs of irrational exuberance which might indicate a nearing market top.

Crypto analyst Ali Matinez identified a critical range for Bitcoin, with two significant supply zones to watch. The first zone that serves as support ranges from $50,000 to $51,570, which is estimated to hold about 670,220 BTC within about 1.3 million addresses.

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In addition, the second zone that acts as resistance lies between $51,640 and $53,200 representing about 351,600 BTC held by over 752k addresses. If there is an upside breakout above resistance, it may result in a bullish upsurge towards $57,130, while a failure through support could end at$47,700.

Meanwhile, Ethereum (ETH) confirmed a positive correlation with Bitcoin, rallying to $31.29 before settling around $30.99. ETH’s 24-hour trading volume currently sits at a value of $24.47 billion, while its market capitalization is worth $372.71 billion, ETH has risen by 2.02% within the last 24 hours.

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Ethereum (ETH) 7-Day Chart | Source: CoinMarketcap

Pointing to the reason why Ethereum price is set for a bullish breakout, the borovik.eth cryptocurrency analyst points out that Ethereum is now rushing at full steam ahead toward new all-time highs as ultra-bullish factors of the cryptocurrency continue to converge. There will certainly be major improvements in two weeks on the predictions within the Ethereum network as EIP-484 becomes activated, making it more effective and scalable.

In addition, a pending spot ETF would further increase Ethereum’s clout, with improved access by investors and potential massive inflows from institutional buyers. And while at it, Layer 2 solutions are increasingly bringing back life to the Ethereum ecosystem as they address many of its current congestion problems, unlocking possibilities for development.

Moreover, the airdrops have been indicative of a lively community and good enthusiasm on the part of the adopters of various Ethereum-based projects. Most importantly, the NFT market is due for a very bullish explosion, signaling the era of expressions and possessions in digital form. With such potent catalysts at play, the sentiment around Ethereum is overwhelmingly bullish, thus instilling confidence among investors and enthusiasm alike.

Altcoin Potential: Navigating Capital Rotation Amidst Bitcoin ETF Surge

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According to the Glassnode report, the recent surge in interest surrounding new spot Bitcoin ETFs, the landscape of digital assets is experiencing a notable uptick, potentially signaling the onset of a bullish market trend. Investors are closely monitoring capital rotation into alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins), a topic previously explored in WoC 04 to discern prevailing market sentiments and risk appetites.

Key insights from Glassnode Altcoin Indicator, a macro-level gauge tracking momentum within the Total Altcoin Cap and the inflow of capital into major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Stablecoins, suggest a positive momentum trajectory since October of the previous year. Despite a temporary pause following the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, this momentum reignited on February 4th.

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Bitcoin remained in the lead when it came to market capitalization, accounting for more than 52% of the total digital asset market cap. Ethereum came second at 17%, with stablecoins at 7%, leaving another 24% to be spread evenly throughout the rest of the altcoin sector.

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Also painting some of the year-to-date gains, it became clear that Bitcoin and Ethereum remain at the head of the pack and in the front runners, having both gained +17.6% and +18.2%, respectively, outpacing the performance of the broader basket of altcoins.

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Continuing with the sector’s Realized Cap, further analysis of capital movements inside the digital asset markets, already observed, only confirms that the appeal of Bitcoin is dominating while Ethereum is slowly catching up. The above observation also indicates further that after the gain of strength in Ethereum, altcoins see capital inflow, hence the slow rotation down the risk curve relative to the majors.

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Key trends in Altcoin trading behavior

Across diverse ecosystems, including Ethereum, Cosmos, Polkadot, and Solana, analysis demonstrates that the standout performance of Solana is characterized by high volatility as well as significant upside gains. But the capital inflows have been seen in the Ethereum ecosystem with changing magnitudes, whereby sectors like DeFi, GameFi, Staking, and Staking tokens have started depicting some positive consistency.

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Uniswap, being a decentralized exchange and an indicator of altcoin trading tendencies, has shown a steady growth in altcoin trading demand, accounting for nearly 12% of Uniswap volume. This implies that investors are increasingly becoming interested in longer-tail assets.

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Changes in liquidity provisioning on Uniswap mirror shifting market dynamics, with evident increased liquidity observed for tokens beyond the top 50, indicative of cautiously expanding interest in less mainstream assets. But, though liquidity has moved along the risk curve, the same can’t be said for trade volume, and this has now been confirmed, so the cautious hypothesis of investor behavior is more firm.

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Nevertheless, the rise caused by the advent of Bitcoin ETFs is seen as positive for digital assets. However, most capital moving into altcoins is still focused on higher market cap assets, which indicates investors’ selectivity. Such emerging ecosystems as Solana, Polkadot, and Cosmos are remolding Ethereum’s traditional dominance and transforming market dynamics as the digital asset landscape continues evolving.