Livepeer Defies Market Slump With 150% Rally After Upbit Listing and AI Sector Tailwinds

While most AI-related cryptocurrencies followed bitcoin lower on Friday, Livepeer’s LPT token broke ranks, soaring 150% in a surprise rally sparked by a major exchange listing and renewed sector attention.

LPT hit a four-month high of $14.20, up from the previous day’s close of around $5.68, according to CoinDesk data. This sharp move came as the broader market faltered—bitcoin (BTC) slid 2% to near $104,000, and the CoinDesk 20 Index fell by 3.5%. Other AI tokens dropped between 5% and 10%.

Fueling LPT’s outperformance was its listing on South Korea’s Upbit, one of the world’s most active crypto exchanges. The new trading pairs against the Korean won (KRW) and USDT opened the door to heightened retail demand in Asia.

The rally was further supported by recent institutional developments. Earlier this week, Grayscale announced the formation of its Artificial Intelligence Crypto Sector, a product featuring Livepeer among 20 AI-focused digital assets. This inclusion boosted visibility and investor confidence in LPT’s long-term potential.

Meanwhile, the Livepeer Foundation launched a strategic community initiative aimed at shaping the project’s future. A newly formed advisory board began circulating a survey to gather input on the platform’s next phase, adding to bullish sentiment around the ecosystem.

As AI and decentralized infrastructure continue to converge, Livepeer’s strong price action suggests investors are eager to back projects that combine credible tech with growing institutional interest—even in a weak market environment.