XYZ to list on MEXC on Jan. 29 as crypto people turn attention to new crypto listings in early 2026

MEXC will list XYZ, marking the token’s first exchange debut as investors in early 2026 shift focus toward new crypto listings and fresh market entries

Summary

• Why XYZ is getting attention even ahead of its MEXC listing
• How XYZVerse uses esports to turn fans into on-chain participants
• Why 2026’s market gives XYZVerse a shot 

MEXC is scheduled to list the XYZ token on January 29, with trading set to begin via the XYZ/USDT pair at 13:00 UTC. This marks the first exchange listing for XYZVerse and the official start of open-market trading for its native token at $0.10. The exchange has also outlined user incentive events around the launch, including a 50,000 USDT reward pool.

The timing of the launch comes as the crypto market began 2026 on a relatively stronger note, although investor sentiment remains cautious now that Bitcoin has been trading below $100,000 for almost two months now. Many investors are hesitant to commit capital to large-cap altcoins and are instead looking for opportunities in newer listings that do not depend on the movement of the well known coins. 

New listings offer investors fresh narratives and communities and clearer entry points compared to assets that have already achieved large-scale gains. XYZVerse, in particular, is positioning itself as a sports- and esports-focused ecosystem built around participation, where the token is designed to be used within the platform rather than simply held or traded.

That positioning aligns with the early-2026 theme of investors favoring projects with a defined community and a clear starting point in public markets.

Why XYZ is getting attention even ahead of its MEXC listing

Through its multi-stage presale, XYZVerse raised nearly $16 million, with the token’s price climbing from $0.0001 in early funding rounds to around $0.007 by the final stage. A successful tiered presale event signals that investor demand built consistently over time, with new investors willing to buy the token at higher prices.

That kind of presale traction doesn’t happen by chance. It’s closely tied to how XYZ’s tokenomics are set up, with a fixed supply and a distribution model that limits early dilution while leaving room for long-term participation.

XYZ has a fixed total supply of 100 billion tokens. Just under 18% of that supply was distributed during the presale, while allocations for liquidity, development, marketing, and community incentives make up the majority of the remaining supply. More than 17% of all tokens are reserved for long-term deflationary burns, alongside ongoing buybacks funded by platform revenue, creating a supply structure designed to tighten over time as usage grows.

By starting with roughly 0.5% of the sale supply in circulation and releasing the rest gradually, XYZVerse aims to introduce new tokens in a way that avoids sudden supply surges during launch and supports more stable market conditions going forward.

How XYZVerse uses esports to turn fans into on-chain participants

XYZVerse sits at the crossroads of esports and crypto culture, using competitive gaming as a way to bring founders, creators, and everyday fans into the same ecosystem. Rather than centering the platform around a single game, XYZVerse is building a framework that can support multiple sports and esports titles over time, with community participation built into how events are run.

The project’s Counter-Strike 2 league is one of the first live examples of that approach. Framed as a crypto-powered CS2 competition, the league brings together ten teams made up of crypto influencers, project founders, and community members selected through an on-chain lottery. The format is designed to show how participation can be structured and rewarded, rather than to serve as the platform’s only focus.

For fans, access goes beyond viewing matches. Through an Access Pass priced at 100 USDT, users can vote on maps, make predictions, watch replays, and take part in other interactive features tied to league activity. Community members also gain a chance to play alongside public figures, reinforcing the idea that engagement on XYZVerse is meant to be active rather than passive.

Taken together, the CS2 league acts as a working model for how XYZVerse plans to expand across other games, sports, and competitive formats. The broader aim is to build a platform where on-chain participation becomes part of how communities gather, compete, and interact, regardless of the specific title involved.

Why 2026’s market gives XYZVerse a shot 

Launching in the current market climate appears favorable for XYZVerse. Liquidity has improved from the lows seen in 2025, meaning more active investors are back and willing to look beyond established names.

Alongside XYZ’s MEXC debut, the project is continuing to develop its broader ecosystem, with plans to expand participation tools, roll out additional league formats, and introduce marketplaces and on-chain features that extend beyond a single title. The focus, according to its roadmap, is on growing the platform step by step rather than chasing short-term spikes in activity.