TL;DR

• Three low-cap altcoins experienced significant rallies after being embraced by Upbit and Bithumb.
• This isn’t the first time Korean exchanges have driven price pumps – Ravencoin (RVN), Pocket Network (POKT), and Livepeer (LPT) recently saw massive surges following listings on Upbit’s platform.

FORT Leads the Way

Multiple leading altcoins have recorded slight price drops over the past 24 hours following the US Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged and the ongoing tension in the Middle East. However, three lesser-known tokens have defied the ongoing trend, posting substantial gains.

Forta (FORT), a cryptocurrency with a market capitalization of just under $70 million, saw its valuation skyrocketing by roughly 100% on a daily scale. It soared to as high as $0.11, a level last observed in early April. 

Another token well in the green today, albeit registering a more modest increase, is Huma Finance (HUMA), which spiked by 6% to almost $0.04.

The most likely factor fueling the rally of the aforementioned assets is the support from the second-largest crypto exchange in South Korea, Bithumb, which introduced the FORT/KRW and HUMA/KRW trading pairs to its users. 

Raydium (RAY) also experienced a significant green candle on its daily price chart. Currently, it trades at around $2.22, representing a 10% increase for the day, while its market capitalization surged past $600 million.

The resurgence comes shortly after South Korea’s largest crypto exchange listed the RAY/KRW and RAY/USDT trading pairs. 

The uptrend in the mentioned altcoins comes as no surprise. With nearly 20 million users combined, Upbit and Bithumb significantly boost the visibility and accessibility of these tokens. Their backing also enhances liquidity and positively impacts their reputation.

Not the First Time

At the start of June, the price of Ravencoin (RVN) exploded by 75% after Upbit launched the RVN/KRW trading pair on its platform. It charted additional gains in the following days, hitting a five-month high on June 11. In the past week, though, RVN lost some steam, dropping by 24%. 

Other cryptocurrencies that have recently caught the eye of South Korea’s leading crypto exchange include Pocket Network (POKT) and Livepeer (LPT).

The price of the former skyrocketed by 350% towards the end of May when the company introduced the POKT/KRW pair. For its part, LPT pumped by 80% after Upbit listed the LPT/KRW and LPT/USDT pairs.

[PRESS RELEASE – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, June 19th, 2025]

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In the wild world of memecoins, most launchpads have turned into automated warzones. Bots front-run everything, stealth LPs trap unsuspecting buyers, and users are left with volatility instead of opportunity.

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Problem: Bots Control the First Move

When a token goes live, bots hit hard — buying fast, manipulating prices, and dumping before humans even connect their wallets.

Zerovity’s answer: No one can preload or sneak in. Contracts block early entries, and launches stay fully visible to all users.

️ Problem: “Fair Launches” Aren’t Fair at All

Behind most “fair” launches are pre-scripted wallets with fast RPCs — and a big head start. The public just plays catch-up.

Zerovity’s answer: Tokens must complete a graduation phase before trading begins, shutting out early bots and opening the floor at the same time for everyone.

Problem: Liquidity Pools Are Used as Bait

Too many projects drop LPs before there’s a community. The result? Instant sniping, immediate rug-like exits, and no chance to react.

Zerovity’s answer: LPs go live only after a token has publicly graduated — no stealth, no surprises.

Problem: DEXs Profit From the Chaos

More chaos = more fees. DEXs have no reason to stop the madness — bots generate volume, and volume equals profit.

Zerovity’s answer: The platform was built from the ground up to limit bot pathways, increase visibility, and reward human users over latency farms.

How Zerovity Stands Out

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Zerovity is not designed to eliminate volatility, but to prevent its most harmful aspects from becoming inevitable.

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Crypto traders have been gripped by fresh pessimism as Bitcoin’s market sentiment plunges to its most bearish reading since early April.

However, according to market intelligence platform Santiment, this very gloom could set the stage for an unexpected rally, echoing a familiar pattern where deep fear turns into the fuel for Bitcoin’s next push up the price ladder.

Sentiment Mirrors April Lows

Fresh data from Santiment shows that for the first time in over two months, bearish comments on social media slightly outnumber bullish ones, with a ratio of 1.03 negative takes for every positive one. “This is typically a bullish sign,” stated the on-chain analytics firm.

The last time such a scenario played out, fears over new punitive tariffs imposed by the Donald Trump administration on numerous U.S. trade partners dragged BTC below $75,000. But while sentiment flipped sharply negative, the king cryptocurrency quickly rebounded once anxiety peaked.

Pointing to that April low as a textbook example of contrarian signals, Santiment declared, “markets historically move in the opposite direction of retail’s expectations.”

This latest mood dip comes at a time when macro tensions are unsettling traders. Market watcher Axel Adler Jr. reported that European equity markets had opened lower amid mounting geopolitical risks, including possible U.S. military action against Iran.

Furthermore, while the Federal Reserve decided to hold interest rates steady between 4.25% and 4.5%, as had been largely expected, the news was delivered alongside a cautious outlook. The Fed upgraded its inflation forecast to 3%, cut its 2025 GDP projection to 1.4%, and is facing ongoing public criticism from President Trump, adding layers of uncertainty.

Price Holding Steady

Bitcoin’s price, hovering around $104,800 at this writing, reflects this stagnation, showing minimal reaction to the Fed remarks. The asset lost just 0.3% of its value in the last 24 hours, with the only sign of wear coming from a 2.8% drop over the past seven days, slightly worse than the broader crypto market’s 2% loss in that period.

Adler expressed more pessimism, pointing out that Bitcoin, which is currently considered a risk asset, could face accelerated selling pressure if Middle East tensions worsen and trigger a flight to safer havens. Technical voices such as Ed_NL also warned that the asset could still revisit key lower levels, with a possible double correction pattern echoing the chop from the summer of 2024.

Looking at the bigger picture, however, fundamentals remain supportive. On June 18, Fidelity reported that the ancient, long-unmoved Bitcoin supply continues to grow faster than new issuance, highlighting strong holder conviction despite near-term jitters.

Meanwhile, institutional appetite is also showing few signs of cooling, with spot Bitcoin ETFs recording over $1.4 billion in fresh inflows over the past week.