New Crypto Brutal Reality: Only 7 Percent of Tokens Beat Launch

Buying newly launched crypto assets remains a risky business for traders. A recent study tracked 113 major tokens launched since 2024, each boasting a market capitalization above 100 million dollars. The results show that only eight of those projects trade above their initial launch price. This leaves a staggering 92 percent of tokens sitting in the red, with the overall median return dropping by over 95 percent.

Only a rare few tokens defied the downward trend. Hyperliquid led the pack with a massive gain of 1,519 percent since its launch. Ondo Finance followed in second place with a 101 percent increase. Other green exceptions like EverValue Coin and Midnight Network posted much smaller gains between 16 and 20 percent. Market analysts point to heavy sell offs, low liquidity, and strict regulatory hurdles as the main reasons behind the steep drops.

The findings highlight the tough road ahead for new projects across DeFi, gaming, and infrastructure sectors, even as the wider market recovers and Bitcoin pushes higher. Traders should keep a close eye on liquidity and token unlock schedules before jumping into newly minted coins.