ESP Token Surges 157% as Major Exchange Listings and Airdrop Drive $181M Trading Volume

Espresso (ESP) launched its token and mainnet on February 12, 2026, accompanied by a 10% airdrop to early ecosystem participants and the initiation of ESPUSDT futures trading. The past 24 hours have seen significant price movement, with ESPUSDT rising 157.41% from a 24h open of $0.02780 to $0.07156 on Binance, largely attributed to a series of major exchange listings for both spot and futures trading—including Binance, KuCoin, Bitget, Bybit, MEXC, and BitMart—which greatly increased accessibility and liquidity for the token. This wave of listings, combined with strong backing from prominent investors such as a16z, Greylock Partners, and Sequoia Capital, contributed to heightened trading activity, with Binance reporting the most active trading pair. Current market metrics include a trading volume of up to $181 million, market capitalization estimated around $37.76 million, and a circulating supply of 520.55 million ESP, reflecting robust engagement and volatility in the asset’s first day of market activity.