Uniswap’s UNI Sheds Gains After V-Shaped Recovery Stalls on Geopolitical Fears

UNI Slides Again as Trump’s Escalation Warning Reverses Earlier Recovery

Uniswap’s UNI token slipped back into negative territory Friday, giving up early gains after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that further military escalation against Iran could be imminent.

The token is down 6.36% over the past 24 hours, trading at $7.3864 after an earlier recovery saw it bounce 9.5% from a low of $6.82 to as high as $8.40. That rebound proved short-lived, as investor sentiment soured following a sharply worded post from Trump on Truth Social.

“Iran must make a deal before there is nothing left,” Trump wrote, warning of “more death and destruction” should Tehran fail to negotiate. The statement raised fears of broader regional conflict, triggering a retreat from risk assets across global markets.

While UNI showed resilience earlier in the session, the renewed volatility pushed the token lower again. Market participants are watching the $7.26 support zone closely, as a break below could open the door to further downside.

Market Overview and Technical Outlook

UNI experienced a sharp sell-off from $7.90 to $6.82 before bouncing back.
The rapid recovery formed a V-shaped intraday pattern, briefly lifting the token above $8.40.
Consolidation failed to hold as geopolitical headlines dominated sentiment.
Key support sits at $7.26, with resistance forming near $7.50 amid decreasing momentum.
Trading volume surged during the reversal but tapered off during the pullback.

With the Middle East conflict back in focus, crypto markets may remain highly reactive to geopolitical news flow heading into the weekend.