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The Largest Crypto Exchange in Korea Listed These Two Altcoins

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Updated by Ali Martinez
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In Brief

  • Upbit lists Altlayer (ALT) and Pyth Network (PYTH), stirring investor interest.
  • ALT sees a 25% increase, PYTH surges over 40% following Upbit listing.
  • Listings highlight ALT's RaaS infrastructure and PYTH's off-chain data integration.
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Upbit, the titan of South Korea’s cryptocurrency exchange market, has once again made headlines. This time, it is for listing two notable altcoins, Altlayer (ALT) and Pyth Network (PYTH).

These additions to the Korean Won (KRW) and Bitcoin (BTC) markets have stirred significant interest and speculation among investors and crypto aficionados.

Altcoins Give Double-Digit Gains on Upbit Listing

At 09:00 UTC on February 27, 2024, ALT’s BTC pair entered the Upbit market. Upbit has decided to support ALT exclusively on the Ethereum network for deposits. With this decision, the exchange aims to offer a streamlined and secure trading environment. Moreover, it is important to note that this ALT is distinct from ArchLoot (ALT), which is traded on other platforms.

Similarly, Pyth Network (PYTH) was listed against the KRW and BTC trading pairs, with its trading kicking off alongside ALT. By supporting PYTH through the Solana network, Upbit underlines its dedication to facilitating reliable transactions.

Upbit has implemented specific guidelines and limitations to ensure market stability. For instance, initial buy orders are closely regulated, with predetermined thresholds for sell orders. These measures aim to prevent market manipulation and excessive volatility. Therefore, they reflect Upbit’s proactive approach to safeguarding its trading environment.

The inclusion of ALT and PYTH highlights the potential of these altcoins. ALT, with its Rollup as a Service (RaaS) and Actively Validated Service (AVS infrastructure), offers a new paradigm for projects aiming to develop rollups without deep blockchain knowledge. Meanwhile, PYTH is pioneering by connecting off-chain financial data with on-chain Dapps, enriching the DeFi ecosystem.

The market’s response to these listings has been overwhelmingly positive. For example, PYTH saw a surge of over 40% on the announcement day and an overall rally of more than 110% in February. ALT also demonstrated strong performance, with a 25% increase on the day of listing and an 80% rally within the month.

“PYTH is moving as planned. I guess we’re definitely smashing above a dollar sooner than I expected,” DeFi analyst Dave Spike said.

Read more: 13 Best Altcoins To Invest In February 2024

Pyth Network (PYTH) and Altlayer (ALT) Price Performance
Pyth Network (PYTH) and Altlayer (ALT) Price Performance. Source: TradingView

These trends reflect the significant impact Upbit’s listings can have on crypto asset valuations. However, amidst the excitement, a word of caution remains relevant. The crypto market’s inherent volatility, speculative demand, and regulatory shifts present risks that investors must consider carefully.

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Harsh Notariya
Harsh Notariya is a journalist at BeInCrypto, who writes about various topics, including decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN), tokenization, crypto airdrops, decentralized finance (DeFi), meme coins, and altcoins. Before joining BeInCrypto, he was a community consultant at Totality Corp, specializing in the metaverse and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Additionally, Harsh was a blockchain content writer and researcher at Financial Funda, where he created educational reports on...
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