Uniswap's UNI token surged 26% after the U.S. SEC announced that decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms would be exempt from certain regulatory restrictions. This decision has sparked renewed investor interest in DeFi tokens, including Uniswap and AAVE, as it suggests a more favorable regulatory environment for these platforms. The price increase was also supported by technical indicators, with UNI breaking above a key inverse Head & Shoulders neckline at $7.6, signaling a bullish trend. Uniswap's monthly trading volume reached over $100 billion in May 2025, indicating heightened market activity and investor engagement. This surge in trading volume could further bolster UNI's value as demand for the token rises.