On August 21, 2025, leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase added five altcoins to its listing roadmap, signaling potential future support. The tokens include AWE Network (AWE), Dolomite (DOLO), Flock (FLOCK), Solayer (LAYER), and the meme coin SPX6900 (SPX). The announcement, made via an official X post, included contract addresses for each asset across Base, Ethereum, and Solana networks.
The news sparked immediate and significant price movements. FLOCK experienced the most substantial gain, surging between 26% and 36.84%, according to different reports, with its price jumping from approximately $0.19 to $0.26. AWE saw a 14% increase, while DOLO recorded a 9-10% uptick. LAYER and SPX posted more modest gains of 2.84% and 4.44% respectively, though some reports indicated SPX remained in negative territory on a daily scale shortly after the initial pump.
Coinbase emphasized that inclusion on the roadmap is not a guarantee of an official listing but rather a necessary evaluation step. The exchange warned that trading is not yet supported and that depositing these assets before an official announcement could lead to permanent loss of funds. Listing ultimately depends on meeting specific criteria, including market-making support and sufficient technical infrastructure.
This event follows a historical pattern where Coinbase's roadmap additions often lead to price pumps. In mid-July, the exchange added Caldera (ERA) to its mobile apps with an "Experimental" label, which was followed by a 75% rally. A week later, adding BankrCoin (BNKR) to the roadmap resulted in a 27% price increase.
In a related development, Coinbase also officially listed and enabled trading for Sapien (SAPIEN), which saw its price appreciate 64% since launch, reaching $0.24 with a daily trading volume of $73 million. Coinbase accounted for 23.74% of that volume.