RedStone's Strategic Moves Power Surge Toward $1 Threshold

RedStone (RED) has surged past a key price threshold, with analysts and market observers noting that the token could soon break through the $1 level. This movement comes in the wake of a major catalyst: its listing on Upbit, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in South Korea. The event has sparked a rapid price appreciation, with RED climbing over 50% within a short timeframe and hitting a peak above $0.78 [1]. The price has since stabilized around $0.64, with a market capitalization of over $179 million, reflecting a 55% increase in the last 24 hours [1].

The listing of RED on Upbit’s Korean Won (KRW) market, announced on September 5, marked a significant expansion into a new retail market segment, where RED’s exposure to a large user base is expected to drive further adoption [2]. Upbit implemented several trading restrictions to ensure market stability, including limiting buy orders for the first five minutes and capping sell orders at 10% below the prior day’s closing price. These measures were aimed at mitigating bot-driven volatility in the initial trading phase [2]. The move resulted in a trading volume spike to $700 million, indicating strong retail interest and liquidity generation [2].

Beyond the listing, RedStone’s strategic acquisition of Credora Network on September 4 added another layer of growth potential. The acquisition integrated Credora’s DeFi-native ratings platform into RedStone’s oracle infrastructure, enabling real-time price and risk assessments for protocols and users. This step is seen as a critical advancement in building a more transparent and reliable financial infrastructure for decentralized markets [1]. According to Marcin Kaźmierczak, co-founder of RedStone, the integration of Credora’s expertise enhances the oracle’s ability to provide actionable intelligence for DeFi protocols [1]. The acquisition also strengthens RedStone’s position in the oracle market, where it now ranks as the third-largest by total value secured (TVS), with over $7.27 billion in assets [4].

The integration of Credora’s ratings system is expected to benefit DeFi protocols by enabling dynamic risk management and institutional-grade transparency. Protocols that adopt RedStone’s oracle will gain access to standardized risk assessments, allowing them to adjust parameters in real time and attract more capital. This is particularly relevant for protocols seeking to scale and attract institutional investors, who demand robust risk frameworks [1]. RedStone’s multi-chain support across Ethereum, Arbitrum, Avalanche, and Polygon also adds to its scalability and flexibility for developers [2].

Looking ahead, analysts point to the token’s capped supply of 1 billion RED, with 280 million currently in circulation, as a structural support for its price. The utility of the token in staking and governance functions further reinforces its long-term value proposition [2]. While some technical analysts suggest a potential pullback to $0.0010 before a rebound to $0.0025, others remain bullish, citing whale activity and reduced exchange liquidity as positive signs [4]. However, it is important to note that past exchange-listing surges often experience short-lived momentum unless followed by additional catalysts [4].

Source: [1] RedStone RED Price Pumped on September 5, Following Upbits New Listing (https://crypto.ro/en/news/redstone-red-price-pumped-on-september-5-following-upbits-new-listing/) [2] RedStone crypto price jumps 80% after South Korea's Upbit listing (https://crypto.news/redstone-crypto-price-jumps-80-after-south-koreas-upbit-listing/) [3] UPBIT lists RedStone (RED) and supports the KRW market (https://www.chaincatcher.com/en/article/2203562) [4] RedStone Crypto Price Prediction: 3 Reasons RED is Soaring (https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2025/09/05/redstone-crypto-price-prediction-3-reasons-red-is-soaring/)