FLOCK, the native token of the decentralized AI model training platform FLock.io, has experienced an extraordinary price surge exceeding 200% in the past week. At press time, FLOCK was trading at $0.27, marking a 78.4% increase in just 24 hours and 201.6% over the week, significantly outperforming the broader cryptocurrency market, which declined by 4.0%, and other AI-related cryptos that fell by 8.3% during the same timeframe.
This remarkable rally is attributed primarily to multiple key developments: the listing of FLOCK on major South Korean exchanges Upbit and Bithumb, as well as Bitget, has enhanced liquidity and accessibility, driving trading interest and volume, which surged by approximately 367% to $244 million in 24 hours. Upbit listed FLOCK trading pairs against Bitcoin (BTC) and Tether (USDT), while Bithumb listed the token against the Korean Won (KRW).
Another central factor contributing to the rally is the substantial increase in staking activity. Approximately 25% of the circulating FLOCK supply—over 43 million tokens—has been locked for an average duration of 265 days. This lockup reduces available market supply and creates upward price pressure. Users who stake FLOCK receive gmFLOCK, a non-transferable token representing proof of participation and enabling governance roles within the ecosystem. Staking rewards continue to be paid in FLOCK, which can be restaked, traded, or used within the platform.
FLock.io’s ecosystem metrics also show vigorous growth: the number of training nodes grew from 7 to 143; training submissions exceeded 4,700; validators increased from 17 to 211 with over 410,000 validation submissions; and delegators rose to 1,060, indicating enhanced user engagement and economic participation.
Additionally, FLock.io bolstered its institutional credibility by appointing Mohammed Marikar, former Head of Innovation at RBC Wealth Management, as its Institutional Development Advisor. This high-profile addition aims to accelerate international expansion and ecosystem development in decentralized AI and data infrastructure.
Overall, the confluence of exchange listings, increased staking that locks up supply, growing network activity, and strategic institutional support has propelled FLOCK’s price to outperform the market dramatically, reflecting strong investor interest and potential for sustained growth.