Worldcoin traded near 2026 highs on Monday as WLD moved above $0.59 after months of stronger open interest and rising trading volumes.
The token gained 15.4% in 24 hours and extended its 90-day advance to more than 48%, supported by market activity.
WLD benefited from attention linked to artificial intelligence. The token is not related to OpenAI’s planned IPO, but interest around Sam Altman’s projects has revived discussion around Worldcoin and its proof of humanity mission.
WLD rallied in the past day, after a two-month trend of increasing volumes, derivative open interest, and general mindshare on social media. | Source: Coingecko
Worldcoin Breakout Builds Around AI Narrative
Worldcoin is attempting to break from a long period of weaker visibility after finding support from the AI narrative. The project had often traded like a forgotten token, but recent market activity placed it back among active altcoins.
Cryptopolitan reported that OpenAI, founded by Sam Altman, recently filed to become one of the IPO candidates for summer 2026. WLD has drawn attention because of Altman’s links to Worldcoin, although the token does not represent OpenAI equity or IPO exposure.
Eightco Holdings, listed on Nasdaq under ORBS, has also supported the narrative. The company is an investor in OpenAI and has acquired control of 8.4% of WLD supply, operating similarly to a treasury company.
Worldcoin Volumes and Open Interest Climb
WLD activity has moved to a higher baseline after its period as a venture-backed token with a highly diluted valuation and lower trading volumes. Daily trading volume has risen above $860 million in the past two months, helping WLD rank among the top 15 active altcoins.
The token is preparing for a monthly close above $0.60 after its long slide. Market mindshare increased to 0.1%, rising by nearly 200% in the past day.
Open interest returned to its higher range at more than 307 million. Short positions account for more than 40% of open interest, adding pressure to derivatives activity.
Worldcoin still faces dilution concerns. The token trades with a larger market cap than at launch, while its record price remains above $12. Another 1 billion WLD tokens are scheduled for release in 2027 as unlocks, and new production accelerates.
Worldcoin Rally Draws South Korean Liquidity
WLD has gained liquidity from South Korean markets. Up to 35% of trading volume is paired against the won, giving the token a profile less dependent on United States and European liquidity.
On June 15, WLD became the top traded asset on Upbit. Analysts have identified it as one of the coins heavily dependent on Upbit activity for breakout moves.
The rally followed weakness in South Korean stocks after the market recorded its largest drawdown of 2026. Even with lower crypto sentiment, Upbit remained a liquidity source for altcoins and extended activity into derivatives markets.
