Aztec jumps 80% after Upbit and Bithumb listing announcements

Aztec Soars 80% After Upbit and Bithumb Listings — What’s Comes Next?

South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, Upbit, has officially confirmed the listing of Aztec (AZTEC) with KRW, BTC, and USDT trading pairs starting February 20, 2026.

At the same time, Bithumb also announced the AZTEC/KRW market, instantly turning the project into one of the most discussed altcoins in the market.

The reaction was immediate. The price jumped nearly 80%, trading volume spiked 157% to around $57 million, and the market capitalization moved close to the important $100 million psychological level.

Whenever a mid-cap crypto approaches this level, traders start watching closely — because it often decides whether the coin becomes a trending altcoin… or cools off quickly.

So the big question now is: Is this just listing hype, or the beginning of a real bullish trend?

Source: X

Why is AZTEC’s price up today? 

The 1-hour chart shows a long consolidation followed by an explosive breakout, which is a classic accumulation → expansion price pattern.

For many hours the price moved sideways between roughly $0.018–$0.022, forming a base where sellers were gradually exhausted.

The sudden vertical candle that pushed price to around $0.033–$0.035 represents a strong break out above resistance, confirming buyers have taken control.

At the same time, RSI has spiked above 90, indicating short-term overbought conditions, while the MACD bullish crossover and expanding histogram confirms strong upward momentum.

Based on this pattern, the most likely scenario is a short pullback (retest) first. Breakouts almost always revisit the breakout zone, so price could retrace toward $0.026–$0.028 to confirm new support.

If that level holds, the measured-move projection (height of the consolidation range added to the breakout) suggests a continuation toward $0.040–$0.048 in the next bullish leg.

However, if price loses $0.025, the breakout would weaken and could fall back into the previous range near $0.020–$0.022 before attempting another move up.

Disclaimer (YMYL):

This article is for informational purposes only and not financial advice. Cryptocurrency investments are highly risky and volatile. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before investing