Upbit Lists MPLX and NEX: Two High-Profile Tokens Hit Korea

Upbit adds Metaplex (MPLX) and Nexus (NEX) to its platform in July 2026 MPLX trades in BTC and USDT pairs on Solana while NEX trades in USDT on Ethereum

Hero: A digital visualization of a Korean crypto exchange trading screen displaying Metaplex MPLX and Nexus NEX tokens with Solana and Ethereum network indicators and real-time price charts

Summary

Upbit adds Metaplex (MPLX) and Nexus (NEX) to its platform in July 2026
MPLX trades in BTC and USDT pairs on Solana while NEX trades in USDT on Ethereum
The listings expand access for Korean retail traders on South Korea's largest exchange

Upbit lists Metaplex (MPLX) and Nexus (NEX) on July 3 2026. The exchange adds MPLX in BTC and USDT pairs on the Solana network. It lists NEX in a USDT pair on the Ethereum network too.

This brings two established tokens straight to Korea's biggest exchange.

Korean retail flows now reach these assets without offshore platforms.

Context

Upbit announced the listings as part of ongoing platform expansion in 2026. The exchange has prioritized high-profile tokens with active communities on Solana and Ethereum.

These additions align with broader trends of Korean platforms onboarding cross-chain projects. Prior listings on Upbit have historically shifted liquidity and visibility for smaller-cap tokens.

Details

MPLX trades in BTC and USDT pairs on the Solana network. NEX trades in a USDT pair on the Ethereum network. Official announcements confirm these pairs and networks.

Trading for MPLX starts at 7:00 PM on July 3 2026 after a postponement from the original 3:00 PM slot. The delay affects only the start time for the new pairs.

MPLX price surges to $0.04209 with 24-hour volume over $33 million following the announcement. Separate trackers report slightly lower prices around $0.04002 with volumes near $17 million.