Recent Listings & Performance (June – July 2026)
Published 7/6/2026, 6:13:19 AM
As of July 6, 2026, recent listing activity on Upbit and Bithumb has focused heavily on Bitcoin Layer-2 solutions, AI-integrated protocols, and Solana-based utility tokens. Traders should particularly monitor tokens that receive simultaneous listings on both exchanges, as these frequently trigger the highest volume spikes and price volatility.
Recent Listings & Performance (June – July 2026)
The following tokens have been recently added to Upbit and Bithumb, showing significant market impact:
| Date | Token | Exchange(s) | Trading Pairs | Notable Performance / Context |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2026 | MPLX (Metaplex) | Upbit, Bithumb | KRW, BTC, USDT | Solana utility token; security status unverified. |
| July 3, 2026 | NEX (Nexus) | Upbit, Bithumb | KRW, BTC, USDT | Major recent listing; security status unverified. |
| June 30, 2026 | AI | Upbit | KRW, BTC, USDT | KRW pair added to enhance liquidity for AI sector. |
| June 19, 2026 | PEAQ | Upbit | BTC, USDT | Part of a 9-token batch; +21.90% gain in 24h. |
| June 16, 2026 | SPX (SPX6900) | Upbit, Bithumb | KRW, BTC, USDT | +21% price surge; 795% volume spike ($53M). |
| June 9, 2026 | CTR (Citrea) | Upbit, Bithumb | KRW, BTC, USDT | Bitcoin ZK Rollup L2; Ref price 21.61 KRW. |
| June 1, 2026 | SLX (Solstice) | Upbit, Bithumb | KRW, BTC, USDT | +83.67% gain recorded on Upbit homepage. |
Key Market Trends for Traders
- The "KRW Effect": The addition of a Korean Won (KRW) trading pair is a primary catalyst for liquidity. For instance, SPX6900 experienced a 795% volume explosion to $53 million immediately following its dual listing with a KRW pair.
- Dual-Exchange Momentum: Tokens listed on both Upbit and Bithumb simultaneously (such as HYPER, SPX, and CTR) tend to exhibit the strongest price movements. HYPER reportedly saw a +130% surge following its dual announcement [Note: not independently confirmed].
- Sector Rotation: The 2026 listing cycle shows a clear preference for Bitcoin Layer-2 (e.g., Citrea) and AI-blockchain infrastructure (e.g., AI, ROBO, EDGE).
- Trading Restrictions: Both exchanges typically enforce a 5-minute buy order ban and limit-only orders for the first ~2 hours of trading to mitigate extreme volatility during new listings.
Risk and Security Warnings
Traders should exercise caution as several recent listings have not had their security independently verified. These include:
- MPLX (Metaplex)
- NEX (Nexus)
- SPX (SPX6900)
- MORPHO
- LDO (Lido)
While these tokens offer high volatility and liquidity, the lack of verified security audits for these specific listing events presents a higher risk profile for short-term traders.