Standard Chartered’s global head of digital assets, Geoff Kendrick, projects that Uniswap’s native token UNI will reach $100 by 2030, representing an almost 40‑fold increase from its current level.
Forecast Overview
The investment bank’s analysis highlights Uniswap’s automated market maker model as a cornerstone for on‑chain real‑world assets. Kendrick argues that the platform’s immutable rules give investors confidence that tokenized assets can scale without regulatory disruption.
Tokenomics and Scarcity
Uniswap plans to enable its “fee switch” in late 2025, redirecting a portion of trading fees to UNI holders and intensifying token scarcity. The protocol now burns roughly 1 % of the UNI supply each year, reinforcing the price‑supporting dynamics noted in the forecast.
Implications for Traditional Finance
By positioning itself as market infrastructure rather than a retail exchange, Uniswap offers Wall Street firms a reliable gateway to DeFi. The bank likens Uniswap to YouTube’s open platform, while viewing Coinbase as a Netflix‑style service, underscoring the strategic role of the blockchain ecosystem for investors.