Upbit expands altcoin access with nine new BTC, USDT pairs

South Korean crypto exchange Upbit will list nine tokens in its BTC and USDT markets on June 19.

The new assets are PEAQ, Litentry, Kamino, Morpho, Gram, Lido DAO, Pax Gold, Osmosis, and Amp.

The exchange said the tokens will receive “new trading support” in BTC and USDT markets. Trading is scheduled to begin in stages from 15:00 local time, based on listing trackers that cited the Upbit notice.

The listing gives Korean traders more access to assets from several crypto sectors. It also gives the listed tokens more exposure on one of Asia’s most active retail trading venues.

Listing spans several crypto sectors

The batch includes tokens linked to decentralized finance, staking, tokenized gold, DePIN, and blockchain infrastructure. Morpho and Kamino are tied to DeFi lending and liquidity markets, while Lido DAO is linked to liquid staking.

Pax Gold gives users exposure to a gold-backed crypto asset. Osmosis is linked to the Cosmos ecosystem, while Amp focuses on collateral and payments. PEAQ is known for DePIN, and Litentry is tied to identity and data tools.

The mix shows that Upbit is adding assets across more than one market theme. It is not only adding meme coins or one narrow class of tokens.

Korean listings often draw attention

As previously reported by crypto.news, Upbit listings can bring sharp changes in trading activity. The exchange’s earlier listing of Pharos led to a strong short-term move in PROS trading, with activity rising after Korean market access expanded.

Crypto.news earlier reported a similar pattern when Upbit added Venice Token trading pairs. That listing placed VVV in KRW, BTC, and USDT markets and brought the privacy AI token to a wider Korean trader base.

Still, listing-related price moves do not always last. Tokens often see early demand after a major exchange listing, but prices can later adjust as liquidity grows and traders take profits.

Traders watch controls and market reaction

Upbit listings usually come with trading controls around launch. These can include limits on some order types and deposit checks linked to supported networks. Traders often need to confirm the correct network before sending funds.

The latest notice points to BTC and USDT markets, not Korean won pairs. That means the listed tokens will trade against Bitcoin and Tether on Upbit, rather than directly against the Korean won.

For the listed projects, the move adds visibility in a key Asian market. For traders, the main question is whether early liquidity turns into steady demand after launch.

The listing also comes as several of the assets have seen separate updates. Crypto.news recently reported that Morpho raised $175 million at a roughly $2 billion valuation. Crypto.news also reported that Lido DAO proposed a phased LDO buyback using treasury stETH.

Pax Gold has also appeared in wider tokenized gold coverage. As crypto.news reported, Wintermute added tokenized gold products, including PAXG, to its institutional OTC offering.

The Upbit listing does not change the design of the tokens. It does, however, give them more market access through BTC and USDT pairs. Traders will now watch order books, volume, and price reaction after the June 19 rollout.