UNI Drops Hard After V-Shaped Rebound Fizzles Amid Mounting Middle East Tension

Uniswap (UNI) reversed steep losses after a flash crash but slipped again as Trump warned of “more brutal” strikes against Iran. Uniswap’s UNI UNI$7.59 token is down 6.36% to $7.3864 over the past 24 hours, as traders absorbed another wave of geopolitical tension following an aggressive new message from President Donald Trump. The token had briefly recovered from a sharp overnight crash—bouncing 9.5% from $6.82 to over $8.40—but has since slipped again as risk sentiment deteriorated. In a Truth Social post early Friday, Trump issued his most direct warning yet to Iran, stating, “Iran must make a deal, before there is nothing left.” He claimed to have given Iran multiple chances to negotiate, but said their failure to act would result in further “death and destruction.” The message concluded with a stark ultimatum: either Iran reaches an agreement, or it risks being wiped out entirely. The post has amplified investor anxiety across risk markets, including crypto. While UNI had shown strong recovery behavior earlier in the day, the renewed threat of broader Middle East escalation appears to have capped upside momentum. The token is now consolidating near $7.38, with traders watching to see if support near $7.26 can hold under intensifying geopolitical pressure. Technical Analysis Highlights Disclaimer: Parts of this article were generated with the assistance from AI tools and reviewed by our editorial team to ensure accuracy and adherence to our standards. For more information, see CoinDesk's full AI Policy. Siamak Masnavi is a researcher specializing in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency regulations, and macroeconomic trends shaping the crypto market. He holds a PhD in computer science from the University of London and began his career in software development, including four years in the banking industry in the City of London and Zurich. In April 2018, Siamak transitioned to writing about cryptocurrency news, focusing on journalism until January 2025, when he shifted exclusively to research on the aforementioned topics. CoinDesk Analytics is CoinDesk's AI-powered tool that, with the help of human reporters, generates market data analysis, price movement reports, and financial content focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain markets. All content produced by CoinDesk Analytics is undergoes human editing by CoinDesk's editorial team before publication. The tool synthesizes market data and information from CoinDesk Data and other sources to create timely market reports, with all external sources clearly attributed within each article. CoinDesk Analytics operates under CoinDesk's AI content guidelines, which prioritize accuracy, transparency, and editorial oversight. Learn more about CoinDesk's approach to AI-generated content in our AI policy. https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2025/06/13/uni-drops-hard-after-v-shaped-rebound-fizzles-amid-mounting-middle-east-tension #crypto #bitcoin #ethereum #cryptocurrency #news #blockchain #litecoin #cryptonews #cryptonewstoday #cryptoworld #cryptonewstoday ***NOT FINANCIAL, LEGAL, OR TAX ADVICE! JUST OPINION! I AM NOT AN EXPERT! I DO NOT GUARANTEE A PARTICULAR OUTCOME I HAVE NO INSIDE KNOWLEDGE! YOU NEED TO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE YOUR OWN DECISIONS! THIS IS JUST ENTERTAINMENT! This information is what was found publicly on the internet. This information could’ve been doctored or misrepresented by the internet. All information is meant for public awareness and is public domain. This information is not intended to slander harm or defame any of the actors involved but to show what was said through their social media accounts. Please take this information and do your own research. bitcoin, blockchain, crypto, cryptocurrency, altcoin, investment, ethereum, bitcoin crash, xrp, cardano, ripple