Yeliz Akmaca 
Uniswap has made a groundbreaking achievement in the decentralized exchange (DEX) world. Today, it announced that it became the first DEX to reach a $3 trillion trading volume. The resurgence of the crypto market has supported this milestone. Bitcoin has risen by more than 50% since November 2024, reaching $105,000. This turning point demonstrates the strength of the DeFi sector.
Uniswap’s $3 Trillion Triumph
Founded in 2018, Uniswap is a leader in the DEX market. It reached $1 trillion in trading volume in May 2022 and $2 trillion in April 2024. The growth rate shows that the volume doubles roughly every two years. Additionally, the surge in crypto trading in November 2024 accelerated Uniswap’s growth.
Hayden Adams, the founder and CEO of Uniswap, celebrated this success on X. Despite challenges like liquidity and speed, DEXs are now achieving real volumes. The platform holds approximately 25% of the DeFi market. As a result, decentralized exchanges are gaining increasing trust.
Uniswap is the first DEX to $3T volume 🦄
Bet its the first to 10
Grateful to everyone who swapped along the way as we decentralize the global finance system 🌐 pic.twitter.com/945Ab0Jpsl
— Hayden Adams 🦄 (@haydenzadams) May 12, 2025
The platform’s journey has been fraught with obstacles. Daily volumes fell to half of their 2021 peak. Additionally, regulatory risks, such as U.S. SEC investigations, challenged the platform. The UNI token dropped 80% from its 2021 peak of $45. However, a $165.5 million funding round in 2025 revitalized the token price.
Compared to centralized exchanges (CEXs), DEXs still lag behind. CEXs like Binance have surpassed $100 trillion in volume. Nevertheless, Uniswap proves that DeFi is maturing. Trust in decentralized platforms is growing. Platform success offers hope for the industry’s future.
The crypto market’s rise may continue to support Uniswap’s growth. As DeFi’s popularity increases, DEXs are attracting more users. With its innovative structure, Uniswap appears poised to maintain its leadership.
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