- Lagrange’s price surged more than 80% after South Korea’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Upbit, announced trading support.
- Upbit also listed Lombard, a Bitcoin DeFi protocol token.
- Both BARD and LA trimmed gains as traders realized profits following the initial rallies.
Lagrange (LA), a zero-knowledge (ZK) infrastructure project, posted a sharp price jump of over 80% after Upbit, a leading South Korean crypto exchange, announced it would list the token.
The Upbit announcement drew widespread attention, and LA climbed to an intraday high of $0.64, ranking among the top gainers for the session and outpacing tokens such as Wormhole, EigenLayer and Pudgy Penguins.
Lombard (BARD), another token added to Upbit’s listings, also experienced a rapid spike before giving back some of its gains as traders booked profits.
Lagrange price jumps 80% after Upbit listing announcement
The surge in Lagrange’s price gained momentum following Upbit’s listing announcement. In its update, Upbit said it would enable LA spot trading against the Korean won, with the LA/KRW pair becoming available at 19:30 local time on September 18.
After the news, LA’s price rallied more than 80%, pushing the token to an intraday peak of $0.64. Before the announcement, LA had been trading near $0.35.
Such price behavior aligns with historical trends where newly listed tokens on major exchanges can see parabolic moves and heightened volatility due to increased exposure and retail interest.
Lagrange price chart by CoinMarketCap
Upbit also lists Bitcoin DeFi platform Lombard
Upbit expanded its supported assets by listing Lombard (BARD), the native token of a Bitcoin-focused DeFi platform. The exchange announced it would add trading pairs for BARD against BTC and the Korean won.
BARD’s listing on Upbit builds on the growing number of tokens gaining traction on major South Korean exchanges. Lombard aims to leverage Bitcoin’s stability to power on-chain capital markets and has drawn investor interest amid related sector developments.
Price outlook for BARD and LA
Lagrange’s ZK proof generation platform has attracted backing and attention from industry players, including developers working on leading ZK stacks. Lombard is positioned to tap into the expanding Bitcoin DeFi ecosystem. Analysts note that both tokens benefited from the exchange-driven momentum.
However, heightened volatility could erode some of those gains before a steadier trend emerges. At the time of writing, LA was trading around $0.48, having pulled back from its intraday high while daily volume surged dramatically—up roughly 1,120%—as traders rotated in and out of positions.
Meanwhile, BARD traded near $1.08 after retreating from a day high of $1.61. Market participants expect the initial hype to fade, which could increase downward pressure in the near term.
Maintaining key support levels—approximately $0.40 for LA and $1.00 for BARD—will likely be important for their short-term price trajectories. Traders and investors should monitor volume and broader market sentiment for signs of sustained demand or further retracement.