Fresh data shared by The DeFi Edge highlights a brutal reality for this year’s token cycle: 85% of tokens launched in 2025 are currently trading below their initial listing price. What once felt like automatic upside for early participants has turned into a grind of underperformance and fading momentum. In previous cycles, token launches often delivered explosive gains within days or weeks. Retail traders chased narratives. Venture capital endorsements amplified credibility. Liquidity flooded in quickly. But in 2025, that formula is breaking down. Most new tokens are underwater, signaling a structural shift rather than a temporary dip. 85% of token
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According to a market report from Allied Research, the South Korean pop music industry will be valued at $20 billion by 2031.
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