UNI Leads Gains as Crypto Market Shows Broad Strength

Over the last 24 hours, Uniswap (UNI) was the standout performer, jumping over 12% — this kind of sharp move in a DeFi token can happen when there's a surge in trading activity or buzz around decentralized exchange usage. Solana (SOL), Chainlink (LINK), and Polkadot (DOT) also posted solid gains, suggesting broader interest in smart contract and infrastructure-layer projects. The market's Fear & Greed Index sits at 73 ("Greed"), which is a sentiment indicator that tells us most traders are currently feeling confident — historically, high greed readings mean the market mood is optimistic, though sentiment can shift quickly.