LONDON, Jan 20, 2026, 11:04 GMT
- Sponsored crypto posts report Bitcoin Hyper’s presale has pulled in more than $30.8 million, with meme token Maxi Doge crossing the $4.5 million mark.
- Tokens branded with AI and “tokenized” access to private markets are gaining traction as the next big theme, alongside security and analytics tools.
- Bitcoin and other risk assets are wobbling amid tariff headlines and a broader risk-off mood, providing openings for pitches to land.
A wave of crypto presales is touting fresh capital inflows despite bitcoin’s recent drop, with paid promotions highlighting fundraising figures for tokens spanning “Bitcoin Layer 2” projects to meme coins. 1
Market sentiment has shifted to defensive territory. Bitcoin dropped below $92,000 amid tariff concerns rattling risk assets. Richard Galvin, co-founder of DACM, described the decline as “more a risk-off move than anything crypto-specific.” Over at BTC Markets, analyst Rachael Lucas noted traders have their eyes on $90,000 as the next key support level if the current floor gives way. 2
Promoters are doubling down on “AI” and access stories. According to CoinCentral’s comparison of three new tokens, IPO Genie plans to tokenize private and pre-IPO investment exposure. Ozak AI offers market analytics, while DeepSnitch AI claims to provide on-chain fraud and manipulation monitoring. 3
CryptoDnes reports that Bitcoin Hyper is a Layer 2 network designed to speed up bitcoin transactions, leveraging the Solana Virtual Machine, well-known within the Solana ecosystem. The presale has reportedly pulled in over $30.8 million, promising buyers a 38% staking APY if they lock up their tokens ahead of launch.
CryptoDnes highlighted Maxi Doge, a meme coin tied to leveraged trading culture, noting its presale has pulled in $4.5 million at $0.000279 per token. The project boasts an advertised staking yield of up to 69% APY, with plans to list on both decentralized (DEXs) and centralized exchanges (CEXs) in the near future.
A sponsored post on Crypto Economy painted the latest surge as a battle over fundraising methods and timing. It spotlighted BlockDAG’s reported haul exceeding $440 million ahead of a Jan. 26 presale cutoff, alongside a project named Zero Knowledge Proof aiming for $1.7 billion through an auction-style sale. 4
Macro noise is creeping into the pitch deck. European shares slipped sharply Tuesday amid U.S. tariff threats linked to Greenland. TD Cowen analysts noted, “There’s no playbook for this.” Trade Nation’s David Morrison added, “This comes at a tricky time” with policymakers convening in Davos. 5
Presales aren’t a new concept, but the way they’re marketed has definitely sharpened. Essentially, a presale is an early fundraising round before a token hits open trading. The draw? Cheaper entry prices and staking rewards that seem massive—at least on paper.
The weakness is straightforward. Fundraising figures and yields usually come from self-reported sponsored content. High APYs often hinge on token emissions and steady demand that might never show up once trading starts. If listings get delayed, liquidity dries up, or regulators change their focus, a “presale” can quickly become a stranded asset.
The next key dates are fast approaching. Bitcoin Hyper aims for a rollout by the end of Q1 2026, according to CryptoDnes. Meanwhile, Crypto Economy flagged Jan. 26 as the deadline for BlockDAG’s presale. Behind the scenes, the wider market remains fixated on tariff news and a risk-off sentiment that largely ignores token timelines.
