{"id":69475,"date":"2026-03-11T11:17:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/internet-computer-token-surges-12-to-near-3-why-did-icp-price-spike\/"},"modified":"2026-03-11T11:17:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T11:17:56","slug":"internet-computer-token-surges-12-to-near-3-why-did-icp-price-spike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/internet-computer-token-surges-12-to-near-3-why-did-icp-price-spike\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Computer token surges 12% to near $3: why did ICP price spike?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/03\/icp-token-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/03\/icp-token-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/03\/icp-token-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2026\/03\/icp-token-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Internet Computer price jumped 12% to near $3 during Asian trading hours.<\/li>\n<li>The ICP token hit the intraday highs amid news of listing support by Upbit.<\/li>\n<li>If ICP breaks above $3, it could retest highs of $4.55.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) token rose sharply early Wednesday, trading to $2.94 amid a two-fold spike in daily trading volume.<\/p>\n<p>While the uptick comes amid a slight resurgence in broader cryptocurrency market volatility, what else might have catalysed ICP\u2019s gains?<\/p>\n<p>As of writing on March 11, 2026, the token\u2019s price hovered around $2.76, and the key question is whether bulls can extend the upward move.<\/p>\n<h2>Why did the ICP price spike?<\/h2>\n<p>The gains for the Internet Computer token mirror those of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance and Render tokens, both of which traded higher amid fresh AI sentiment.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin\u2019s tick up to near $71k also looks to have buoyed altcoins.<\/p>\n<p>However, one specific reason the ICP price is up today could be news that Upbit, South Korea\u2019s largest crypto exchange, will list ICP for spot trading.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement on Mar 11 revealed pairs against the Korean won (KRW), Bitcoin (BTC), and Tether (USDT).<\/p>\n<p>As with other such listings, Upbit\u2019s move could open ICP to millions of new users.<\/p>\n<p>Notably, support on Upbit significantly enhances liquidity and trading volume for ICP, with the exchange boasting a dominant market share in one of the world\u2019s most active crypto regions.<\/p>\n<p>The Internet Computer Protocol aims to provide native cloud computing capabilities that could replace traditional cloud services and IT infrastructure, positioning ICP as a foundational blockchain for Web3 applications.<\/p>\n<p>Analysts anticipate this listing will catalyze further adoption, particularly as South Korean retail investors flock to innovative layer-1 projects amid rising interest in AI and decentralized tech.<\/p>\n<h2>ICP price analysis<\/h2>\n<p>ICP\u2019s climb to near $2.90 follows a period of consolidation that saw prices fluctuate between $2.30 and $2.60.<\/p>\n<p>The sharp rise on Wednesday allowed buyers to <a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/icp-price-retests-key-level-whats-the-outlook\/\">breach the resistance<\/a>, with data indicating bulls did it on elevated trading volumes. Could ICP prices go higher?<\/p>\n<p>From a technical perspective, the daily chart paints a potential short-term bullish picture.<\/p>\n<p>The daily RSI has gained but is still below the overbought territory, while the MACD is signalling upside momentum with an expanding histogram.<\/p>\n<p>Bulls have also pushed above the 50-day moving average (currently at $2.60).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_363410\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-363410\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-source=\"CoinJournal\" class=\"size-full wp-image-363410\" src=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/internet-computer-icp-price-chart.png\" alt=\"ICP Price Chart\" width=\"1057\" height=\"613\"\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-363410\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradingview.com\/symbols\/ICPUSDT\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICP price chart<\/a> by TradingView<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If upside momentum holds, a breach and successful retest of $3.00 could pave the way for gains to the 200-day moving average at $3.73.<\/p>\n<p>A key support-turned-resistance zone hovers around $4.55.<\/p>\n<p>However, market sentiment remains cautious as the Fear &amp; Greed Index metric lingers in the \u201cfear\u201d territory.<\/p>\n<p>As such, the positive trajectory for ICP holders could yet flip negative.<\/p>\n<p>If prices fall below $2.50, the immediate demand reload zones could be $2.35 and then $2.20.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/internet-computer-token-surges-12-to-near-3-why-did-icp-price-spike\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) Internet Computer price jumped 12% to near $3 during Asian trading hours. The ICP token hit the intraday highs amid news of listing support by Upbit. If ICP breaks above $3, it could retest highs of $4.55. 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