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CME Group to launch Uniswap futures as UNI drops 21%

The Uniswap token, known as UNI, slid on Saturday and has lost about a fifth of its value in two weeks, even as its futures debut nears.

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What happened

CME Group is set to launch futures tied to Uniswap, the token known as UNI. The token fell on Saturday, two days before the planned debut, and has dropped 21% over two weeks. Blockchain data indicated that selling on Binance was easing from its yearly high.

Why it matters

Investors are asking whether the futures launch can halt the token's decline.

Timeline

  1. Oct 17, 7:33 AM ET: UNI fell on Saturday, while blockchain data suggested selling on Binance was easing from its yearly peak.
  2. Oct 18, 8:41 AM ET: UNI was still down 21% over two weeks, with investors questioning whether the upcoming CME futures launch could reverse the slide.

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