OKB Explodes to 218% in Mid-August 2025! What Causes the Price Spike?

Jakarta, Pintu News – OKX Exchange’s OKB token scored a spectacular price surge of 218% in a short period of time. OKB’s latest price was recorded at $111.87 or around Rp1,808,361 (exchange rate $1 = Rp16,168), despite recording a daily correction of 3.72%. This makes it one of the most significant price movements among major altcoins in recent weeks.

This surge came amid speculation around a new alt-season fueled by Ethereum (ETH) strengthening above $4,500. Besides OKB, several other exchange tokens also rose, such as Binance Coin (BNB (up 12%), Hyperliquid (HYPE), up 19.5%, and Uniswap (UNI) up 24.15%.

Key Triggers: Token Burn & OKX Ecosystem Update

One of the main factors driving the OKB price surge was OKX’s announcement to conduct a token burn of 65 million OKB. This means a reduction in the maximum supply from the previous 300 million to just 21 million OKB, equaling the fixed supply of Bitcoin (BTC).

At the same time, OKX also announced the launch of X Layer-a new blockchain built using CDK technology from Polygon (POL). OKB will be used exclusively as a gas fee on this network, reinforcing its utility value and demand within the OKX ecosystem.

Technical Analysis: Critical Levels to Watch

OKB’s weekly chart shows that the recent price surge validated a new price target around $150 (approx. IDR2.425 million). If the bullish trend continues, the long-term resistance level at $74 (Rp1.196 million) could turn into support.

However, for more conservative investors, the price levels of $65 (Rp1.051 million) and $34 (Rp549 thousand) could be strategic accumulation points. Amidst high volatility in the crypto market, the “buy the dip” approach is still a favorite strategy of many traders.

The Future: Between Opportunity and Risk

While positive news dominates, it’s important to remember that cryptocurrency remains a high-risk asset. Drastic price movements like those of OKB can be an opportunity, but they also hold the potential for huge losses for investors who lack an understanding of market dynamics.

Also Read: 7 Ethereum (ETH) Developments to Anticipate in 2025

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Reference:

• Nikolay Kolev. OKB Explodes 218% After Token Burn, Best Wallet Presale Nears $15M. Accessed August 18, 2025.