CYBER price explodes 80% to YTD high above $4.5: here’s why

• Cyber price rose 80% in 24 hours to hit $4.5.
• Broader market sentiment and Upbit listing catalysed the gains.
• If the broader crypto market continues its upward trend, CYBER price could target a new all-time high.

Cyber (CYBER), the native token of the CyberConnect ecosystem, has witnessed an impressive 80% surge in 24 hours to hit highs of $4.5, its highest level since January 2025.

This explosive price gain has captured the market’s attention, with daily volume spiking more than 825% to over $410 million.

Meanwhile, the market cap has jumped to over $154 million. Per data from CoinMarketCap, CYBER ranks as the best performing altcoin in the top 500 by market cap, outpacing peers.

Why is Cyber price skyrocketing?

Cryptocurrencies bounced as Bitcoin broke to $122k before retreating, and Cyber price picked up momentum amid this move.

However, the likely trigger for CYBER’s sharp gains in the past 24 hours looks to be the official listing of the token on Upbit, the largest crypto exchange in South Korea.

On August 12, 2025, Upbit announced trading support for CYBER with Korean won and Tether (USDT).

The CYBER/KRW and CYBER/USDT pairs going live on the exchange have injected fresh liquidity and visibility for the token, attracting further buy-side pressure.

Upbit’s decision to support CYBER adds to the excitement around the decentralised social platform, with CYBER seeing its biggest jump in nearly eight months.

Cyber treasury strategy

As well as the Upbit listing, bullish market sentiment around altcoins is key to CYBER price gains.

Cyber Foundation also recently announced the major milestone that saw NYSE-listed company Enlightify Inc become the first publicly-traded company to initiate a treasury strategy for CYBER.

Enlightify plans to accumulate up to $20 million worth of CYBER tokens for the next 12 months.

This trend has driven the Ethereum price to above $4,300 and helped Solana, XRP and other top alts to retest key supply wall areas.

CYBER price could benefit from such a trend.

“Institutional engagement with digital assets has long centered on passive BTC or ETH holdings. Enlightify’s plan to build a treasury position in CYBER—the native token that powers Cyber’s decentralized AI and social infrastructure—signals a broader shift toward recognizing the long-term value of specialized blockchain networks,” the Cyber team noted.

CYBER price forecast: is a new all-time high next?

Elsewhere, the technical outlook for CYBER suggests room for further growth.

Breaking through key resistance levels near $4.0 amid a surge in trading volume suggests upside strength.

Indicators such as the Relative Strength Index (RSI) on the weekly chart align with the bullish momentum.

The chart shows CYBER is not overly extended in the overbought territory.

Bulls could aim for $6 and then $10, with the all-time high above $15 possible in 2025.

However, the profit taking seen across the market has helped bears revisit lows of $3.15. CYBER currently trades around $3.41 and bulls need to reclaim $4.00 to have the upper hand.