Worldcoin (WLD) has surged sharply in the past 24 hours, climbing about 23% to roughly $0.61, after a strong wave of buying pushed the token from a daily low of $0.4926 to a high of $0.6225.

Notably, the price hike has extended a broader rally that has seen the token gain over 31% in seven days, 63.5% in two weeks, and more than 155% over the past month, marking one of its strongest short-term runs in recent months.

However, even with the recent surge, the token remains down more than 94% from its all-time high, highlighting how steep the prior decline was before this rebound phase began.

A major driver behind today’s WLD price surge has been renewed focus on institutional-style accumulation linked to Eightco Holdings.

The company has disclosed exposure equivalent to about 8.4% of Worldcoin’s circulating supply, positioning it as one of the most significant concentrated holders in the token’s ecosystem.

Eightco’s broader positioning has also drawn attention because of its association with artificial intelligence-related assets.

The firm has reported exposure tied to OpenAI-linked equity positions, adding to the perception that its Worldcoin (WLD) stake is indirectly tied to the broader AI investment narrative.

Alongside the Eightco development, market sentiment has been heavily influenced by growing speculation around a potential OpenAI initial public offering.

Traders have increasingly linked Worldcoin to OpenAI due to its co-founder Sam Altman’s involvement in both projects, creating a narrative connection between artificial intelligence infrastructure and crypto-based identity systems.

This narrative has placed Worldcoin within a wider “AI trade” rotation, where assets tied to artificial intelligence themes have seen renewed inflows.

The combination of OpenAI IPO buzz and crypto market momentum has reinforced short-term demand, particularly during breakout trading conditions.

Worldcoin’s recent price action has formed a steep upward structure following a rebound from earlier lows near $0.23, where the token established its most recent cycle bottom.

Since that point, the recovery has pushed the asset up by more than 160%, with volatility increasing as the Worldcoin price approaches the $0.60–$0.62 range.

The current intraday range of $0.4926 to $0.6225 highlights how tightly packed liquidity has become around the current level.

This compression followed by expansion is often associated with breakout-driven trading environments, where rapid repricing occurs after prolonged accumulation phases.

The next widely watched level in the market is the $1.00 threshold, which traders view as a key psychological zone.

A sustained move above $1 would place Worldcoin into a higher trading range not seen since earlier phases of its market cycle.

Below that, the recent breakout zone around $0.50 is now being monitored as a short-term support area following its conversion from resistance.

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