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Uniswap Leads cirBTC Trading on arc with 90% Market Share

Uniswap has established a dominant position in cirBTC trading on the arc platform, accounting for 90% of the volume.

Uniswap has established a dominant position in cirBTC trading on the arc platform, accounting for 90% of the volume. Uniswap (UNI) is trading at ₹662 ($6.97), down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief based on reporting by Coinfomania, with live market data added, as of Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:45:01 UTC.

Why it matters

This development highlights Uniswap's significant influence in the DeFi space, particularly in Bitcoin-related trading, potentially shaping user behavior and liquidity distribution.

Key takeaways
  • Uniswap processes 90% of cirBTC trading volume on arc.
  • Uniswap's TVL is $4.02B, up 2.9% over the past week.
  • The dominance could attract more users to Uniswap for Bitcoin-centric DeFi activities.
The story so far · 5 briefs
  1. Uniswap v4 Surges to $44B Trading Volume Amid UNI Price Volatility
  2. Uniswap Leads Stablecoin DEX Growth With $91.1M Volume
  3. Uniswap Introduces CME Group Futures Trading for UNI Token
  4. Uniswap Expands Trading Routes, Boosting UNI Burn Mechanism
  5. Uniswap Leads cirBTC Trading on arc with 90% Market Share — this brief

Uniswap has cemented its dominance in the cirBTC trading market on the arc platform, accounting for 90% of the total trading volume. This significant market share highlights the platform's pivotal role in facilitating Bitcoin-related transactions within the decentralized finance (DeFi) space.

The news comes as Uniswap's total value locked (TVL) stands at $4.02 billion, representing a 2.9% increase over the past week, according to DeFiLlama. This growth in TVL suggests a strengthening of Uniswap's position in the broader DeFi landscape.

The development is particularly noteworthy given the current market conditions, where the total crypto market cap is $2.78 trillion and overall sentiment is neutral, as indicated by the Fear & Greed Index at 51. Despite a 1.01% drop in Bitcoin's price over the past 24 hours, Uniswap's UNI token is trading at $6.98, down 2.52% in the same period.

Uniswap's dominance in cirBTC trading could have several implications. It may attract more users to the platform for Bitcoin-centric DeFi activities, potentially increasing liquidity and trading activity. Additionally, it could influence how other platforms approach Bitcoin-related DeFi products.

Looking ahead, it will be important to monitor whether Uniswap can maintain or even grow its market share in cirBTC trading. The platform's ability to sustain its dominance will be a key indicator of its long-term influence in the DeFi sector.

Market reaction since this brief Live

Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, Uniswap (UNI) has moved from ₹663.35$6.98 to ₹662.40$6.97 — -0.14%.

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BeforeSince publishPublished · ₹663.35$6.98

The chart plots UNI's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.

What this means in rupee

At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 UNI ≈ ₹710.59 (about $6.97), down 2.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 7.3% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.

Live market data

Current prices for the asset in this story — live, source-stamped, updated every 15 minutes.

#26
₹662.40$6.97 ▼ 2.26%
-0.14% since this brief published
7d -4.17%MCap ₹413.97BFull UNI data →
The market when this published · October 24, 2026
Total market cap₹264.11T
Bitcoin 24h-1.01%
Ethereum 24h-1.03%
BTC dominance58.6%
Fear & Greed51 · Neutral
On-chain & primary-source check

Figures and sectors in this story, checked live against on-chain aggregators · October 24, 2026.

Uniswap TVL$4.02B+2.9% 7dDeFiLlama ↗
Bitcoin DeFi TVL$4.32BDeFiLlama ↗

Token Times reads these figures directly from on-chain aggregators (DeFiLlama, mempool.space) at build time — independent of what any outlet reported. Sector totals aggregate every protocol DeFiLlama tracks in that category. Values are live and will change.

Uniswap Leads cirBTC Trading on arc with 90% Market Share — questions & answers

What is cirBTC?

cirBTC is a Bitcoin-backed token that allows users to engage in Bitcoin transactions within the DeFi ecosystem.

How does Uniswap's dominance affect the DeFi market?

Uniswap's dominance in cirBTC trading could attract more users to the platform, potentially increasing liquidity and influencing the broader DeFi market.

What is Uniswap's current TVL?

Uniswap's TVL is $4.02 billion, up 2.9% over the past week.

How much is 1 Uniswap worth in rupee today?

About ₹710.59 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $6.97. The rupee price moves with both UNI's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our Uniswap in rupee page for any amount.

Has Uniswap's price moved since this brief was published?

UNI is down 0.14% since this brief first published — trading at ₹662 ($6.97) now versus ₹663 ($6.98) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.

Which outlets reported this story?

This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Coinfomania. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.

Token Times Newsdesk Data-stamped

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Market data verified against CoinGecko & Binance · October 24, 2026 ⛓ Timestamped at Bitcoin block #972,873 sha256:13c28b802e2557ae
Based on reporting by Coinfomania — this is an original Token Times summary with live market data, not the original article.Coinfomania · Oct 24 03:42 ↗

Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.