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Story: LD Capital Founder Backs UNI as Top Altcoin Bet After BTC and ETH

By Pankaj K

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UNI, the native token of the Uniswap protocol, has emerged as a top-tier holding for LD Capital, ranking just behind Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the investment firm’s…

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In a recent post on social media platform X, Yi stated, “BTC keeps hitting new highs, ETH is surging toward a new high, UNI is three times away from a new high.

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Yi's comments highlight the growing narrative around UNI as a high-beta DeFi asset that could outperform Ethereum during bullish cycles.

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At press time, UNI is trading at $10.70, which remains nearly 76% below its all-time high of $44.92 recorded during the 2021 bull market.

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A DeFi Powerhouse Riding Ethereum’s Wave

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One of the key reasons behind Yi’s conviction in UNI is Uniswap’s dominant role in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

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This tight connection with Ethereum also means that UNI tends to outperform when ETH performs well. The recent market activity serves as a case in point. While Ethereum saw a 5.

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This correlation supports the narrative that UNI functions as a kind of "3x Ethereum leverage" — a phrase Yi used to describe the token's ability to amplify Ethereum’s price…

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“UNI benefits from Ethereum’s growth directly,” Yi explained. “As Ethereum attracts more trading activity, gas usage increases, and more liquidity flows into Uniswap.

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Upcoming Fee Switch Proposal Could Add Real Yield

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In addition to technical momentum and Ethereum’s strength, Yi pointed to an upcoming governance proposal that could fundamentally alter UNI’s value proposition.

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Uniswap is considering activating a long-debated feature known as the “fee switch.” If approved by the community, this mechanism would allow a portion of protocol fees to be…

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Currently, Uniswap generates substantial revenue from transaction fees, but these are not shared with token holders.

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This potential shift in tokenomics could significantly boost UNI’s appeal to both retail and institutional investors looking for yield-generating digital assets.

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“The fee switch would introduce a new layer of value to UNI,” said Yi. “This could drive further demand and reduce circulating supply as more holders stake their tokens.”

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