Amid a prolonged crypto market downturn characterized by declining prices across major cryptocurrencies, investors are increasingly rotating capital away from large-cap assets toward early-stage presale projects offering defensive mechanics and specialized utility. This trend is highlighted by growing interest in two distinct presale offerings: Tapzi ($TAPZI) in the GameFi sector and Digitap ($TAP) in the payments space.
Tapzi Presale Targets Web3 Gaming Niche
Tapzi is conducting a presale for its $TAPZI token, currently priced at $0.0035, with the next stage set at $0.0045. The project has sold over 111 million tokens so far. Its core innovation is a "skill-to-earn" model for blockchain gaming, which rewards players based on performance in competitive games like chess, contrasting with traditional inflationary play-to-earn systems. Tapzi's tokenomics feature a fixed supply designed to promote scarcity and long-term value.
The project's 2026 roadmap includes multi-chain expansion to BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Solana, alongside plans for NFT avatars, cosmetic stores, and in-game tournaments. Security measures include audits by SolidProof and Coinsult and Gold-Tier KYC verification. Tapzi is also running a $500,000 community giveaway across nine prize categories.
Digitap Presale Raises Over $3.2M for Payments Platform
Digitap has raised more than $3.2 million in its presale for the $TAP token, which is in its third round. The project functions as a next-generation omni-bank, integrating fiat and crypto for withdrawals, deposits, swaps, transfers, and savings. A key feature is Visa-compatible payments, allowing users to earn tokens as they spend.
Digitap's economic model includes a 124% APY generated from 50% platform profit redistribution and a token reduction mechanism designed to create scarcity. The project offers a live, functional app on iOS and Android with a flexible KYC approach, targeting the global unbanked population and those frustrated with legacy banking. The expected listing price for $TAP is $0.14.
Market Context: Large-Cap Consolidation and Investor Sentiment
The broader market backdrop shows major cryptocurrencies under pressure. Ethereum (ETH) is trading in a consolidation range between $2,880 and $3,000, with mixed technical signals. Avalanche (AVAX) is near $12.64, reflecting a recent 5.37% increase but still within a climate of caution, as indicated by an "extreme fear" reading on the Fear & Greed Index. Analysts note that large-cap assets like Bitcoin (BTC), XRP, and Solana (SOL) are down both weekly and yearly, with their prices increasingly influenced by institutional participation and ETF adoption, which some argue leads to centralization.
This environment is driving investors toward presales, which offer tiered pricing structures immune to immediate market downturns and the ability to adapt offerings. The lower entry points and defined utility of projects like Tapzi and Digitap are seen as defensive plays with potential upside, especially as they target high-growth sectors like Web3 gaming and decentralized payments.
