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Conor McGregor’s Crypto Token REAL Tanks After Launch
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion, has entered the crypto scene with the launch of a new memecoin dubbed REAL.
Despite the star power behind it, REAL is off to a sluggish start, struggling to attract investor interest in a memecoin market that is still reeling from recent scandals.
Conor McGregor’s REAL Token Raises Just $218,000
Announced on April 5, McGregor unveiled his plans to disrupt the digital asset space, claiming he had already changed the fight, whiskey, and stout industries.
“I changed the FIGHT game. I changed the WHISKEY game. I changed the STOUT game. Now it’s time to change the CRYPTO game. This is just the beginning. This is REAL,” McGregor announced on X.
His latest move involves a partnership with Real World Gaming DAO to launch REAL. The token promises staking rewards and governance rights through a decentralized autonomous organization.
According to the project’s website, the team opted for a sealed-bid auction model to launch the token, aiming to prevent bot manipulation and create fairer pricing.
Under this system, participants submitted bids using USDC. Successful bidders would receive REAL tokens based on a clearing price, while those who didn’t meet the mark would be refunded.
“The auction will be open for 28 hours, after which a single clearing price will be determined. Tokens will be locked for 12 hours after auction close to facilitate a snipe-free deployment of on-chain liquidity. Proceeds from the auction will seed this pool and fund the DAO treasury,” the project added.
However, the community’s response to the project has been underwhelming. The team aimed to raise $3.6 million, with a minimum threshold of $1 million. As of press time, the auction has raised just $218,000, far below expectations.
Several issues appear to be fueling investor hesitation. Critics have called out the token’s short unlock window, warning that it creates ideal conditions for rapid sell-offs.
Others raised concerns about the project’s use of third-party logos on its site, hinting at misleading promotional tactics.
Moreover, community feedback about the project has also been overwhelmingly negative. Many users labeled the tokenomics as flawed and accused the team of focusing on short-term hype rather than sustainable value.
“If you’re buying REAL token, prepare to get dumped on. The tokenomics are absolute trash, and the unlock cliff is only 12 hours. You’re essentially giving your money away if you buy this token,” Crypto Rug Muncher wrote.
Meanwhile, the dismal launch reflects broader exhaustion in the meme coin sector, which has been rattled by recent scandals involving other celebrity-backed tokens.
Tokens tied to Donald Trump and Melania, for instance, have seen sharp declines that have caused investors significant losses.
“Celebrity coins like McGregor’s REAL and Trumps’ are toxic for crypto! Driven by hype, they lack utility, $Trump crashed 81%, $Melania 92%. These [tokens] hurt investors and crypto’s reputation. We need utility tokens for real value and growth,” Maragkos Petros, the founder of MetadudesX said on social media platform X.
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Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao, the founder of Binance, has reportedly taken on a new role as Strategic Advisor to the Pakistan Crypto Council.
Pakistan’s local media suggests that the appointment was confirmed during a meeting held in Islamabad with top government officials.
CZ Joins Pakistan Crypto Council
The Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, reportedly led the session. Other attendees included the heads of Pakistan’s key financial and regulatory bodies—the Securities and Exchange Commission and the State Bank—and senior officials from the law and IT ministries.
According to the reports, Zhao also met separately with Pakistan’s Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister to discuss digital asset policy and blockchain adoption.
His involvement with Pakistan follows a recent agreement with the Kyrgyz Republic. There, he is advising on Web3 infrastructure and blockchain education.
Kyrgyzstan has also launched the A7A5 stablecoin, pegged to the Russian ruble. Both Kyrgyzstan and Pakistan are looking to develop their financial ecosystem around crypto to attract industry interest in the regions.
Meanwhile, CZ continues to engage with multiple governments on crypto regulation. He has been focused on building secure frameworks and enabling digital finance ecosystems.
BeInCrypto has contacted Binance about the reports and whether the company is involved in the initiative.
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The value of the leading altcoin, Ethereum, has plunged to its lowest point since March 2023, signaling a steep decline in market confidence. This has happened amid the broader market’s downturn, which was exacerbated by Donald Trump’s Liberation Day.
Compounding the bearish sentiment, the ETH/BTC ratio has now dropped to a five-year low, indicating that Bitcoin is gaining relative strength against Ethereum.
ETH/BTC Ratio Hits 5-Year Low as Traders Flee
ETH’s price decline has pushed the ETH/BTC ratio to a five-year low of 0.019. This ratio measures ETH’s relative value compared to BTC. When it rises, it indicates that ETH is outperforming BTC, either because the altcoin’s price is growing faster or the king coin’s price is falling.
Conversely, a decline like this suggests that the leading coin, BTC, is gaining strength relative to the top altcoin, ETH. It suggests that traders are moving capital into BTC, seeing it as a safer or more profitable investment at the moment despite its own price troubles.
Further, on the daily chart, ETH’s negative Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) confirms the coin’s plummeting demand. At press time, it is at -0.07.
The CMF indicator measures the volume-weighted accumulation and distribution of an asset over a set period, helping gauge buying and selling pressure. When its value falls below zero like this, it indicates that selling pressure is dominating.
ETH’s CMF readings suggest that more traders are distributing (selling) the coin than accumulating it. This reflects weakening demand and is a bearish signal for the asset’s price momentum.
ETH Flashes Oversold Signal: Is a Bounce Back on the Horizon?
ETH’s Relative Strength Index (RSI), observed on a one-day chart, shows that the altcoin is currently oversold. At press time, the momentum indicator is in a downtrend at 25.62.
The RSI indicator measures an asset’s overbought and oversold market conditions. It ranges between 0 and 100. Values above 70 suggest that the asset is overbought and due for a price decline, while values under 30 indicate that the asset is oversold and may witness a rebound.
At 25.62, ETH’s RSI signals that the coin is deeply oversold. This presents a buying opportunity, as such lows are usually followed by a price rebound.
If this happens, ETH’s price could regain and climb back above $1,589. If this support level strengthens, it could propel ETH’s value to $1,904.
However, this rebound is not guaranteed. If ETH bears maintain dominance and selloffs continue, the coin could extend its decline and fall toward $1,197.
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CoinGecko unveiled a refreshed brand identity and two new mascots, marking the 11th anniversary of the crypto data aggregator.
The changes come amid a bruising “Crypto Black Monday,” with CoinGecko’s brand revitalization presenting as a show of optimism despite sour sentiment.
CoinGecko Resets Its Brand on 11th Anniversary
CoinGecko leaned into Monday’s turbulence with the message that growth is still on the table despite sour crypto market sentiment. Marking its 11th anniversary, the crypto data aggregator introduced a new visual identity.
The change features a modernized logo, a more interactive and user-friendly design system, and a cohesive brand refresh. These changes extend to GeckoTerminal, its DEX aggregator that tracks real-time trading data from over 1,500 decentralized exchanges.
CoinGecko users will henceforth encounter Gekko and Rex as two new mascots. In a statement shared with BeInCrypto, CoinGecko said these mascots embody the duality of the crypto experience.
On the one hand, Gekko is a playful and geeky friend offering insights. On the other hand, Rex is sharp, analytical, and always on the hunt for alpha.
“This brand refresh marks a new chapter for CoinGecko, as we continue building for the decentralized future,” an excerpt in the statement read, citing TM Lee, CEO and co-founder of CoinGecko.
Lee explained that this refresh was for the crypto community, which has continuously leveraged CoinGecko’s crypto data aggregator across market cycles. The changes are intended to make CoinGecko more relatable and forward-looking, emulating the industry’s spirit of resilience and innovation.
Refresh in the Face of Crypto Black Monday
This show of optimism comes in time to boost user sentiment after a weekend bloodbath that set the pace for crypto’s black Monday narrative. Liquidations swept the crypto market over the weekend, triggering millions of losses.
The company acknowledged the market stress in a post teasing the launch just hours before the unveiling.
“We know it’s not the easiest day for crypto. Still, something new is on the way,” wrote CoinGecko on X (Twitter).
CoinGecko was founded in April 2014. It has grown from a price-tracking site into a comprehensive crypto data platform serving millions worldwide. The aggregator reportedly monitors over 17,000 cryptocurrencies and NFTs (non-fungible tokens) across over 1,200 exchanges.
Its on-chain analytics platform, GeckoTerminal, launched in 2022, has since become an expansive DEX aggregator. According to the report, GeckoTerminal tracks over 6 million tokens across more than 200 blockchain networks.
Meanwhile, CoinGecko’s brand update is more than cosmetic. It reflects the platform’s consistent effort to stay relatable to its user base.
Recently, it has been a go-to source for key market insights. Among them was a 2025 sentiment survey, which revealed mixed investor moods and highlighted a strong belief in the rise of crypto-AI.
CoinGecko has also been instrumental in reflecting changing user behavior in the industry. Recently, the platform shared a 2024 analysis showing crypto perpetuals trading volumes reaching all-time highs. Similarly, the data aggregator shared a report pointing out that publicly listed crypto companies account for just 5.8% of the market cap.
By launching a branding overhaul during one of the year’s harshest market downturns, CoinGecko sends a clear message that beyond surviving, crypto is also preparing for what is next.
As the dust settles from the weekend sell-off and key US economic indicators are in the pipeline, CoinGecko’s refreshed look suggests the next chapter is always around the corner.
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