
On January 28, 2026, Bybit listed Moonbirds (BIRB) for spot trading at 1:00 PM UTC, coinciding with BIRB’s token generation event on Solana, per Kanalcoin. This marks a major milestone for Moonbirds, acquired by Orange Cap Games in May 2025, as it transitions from an NFT collection to a utility token. Bybit’s platform, with over 20M users, provides high liquidity for BIRB/USDT pairs. X posts from @Bybit_Official confirm the listing, generating buzz in the Solana ecosystem.
Orange Cap Games, led by CEO Spencer Gordon-Sand, aims to transform Moonbirds into a multi-billion dollar brand, inspired by Pop Mart’s revenue model, per. The BIRB token powers gaming, staking, and community incentives, building on Vibes TCG’s $6M success in 12 months, per. Solana’s low fees and high throughput make it ideal for BIRB’s TGE, contrasting Ethereum’s congestion, per. Post-announcement, Moonbirds NFT floor price rose 15%, signalling renewed interest, per Magic Eden data.
The Bybit listing could boost BIRB visibility, with analysts predicting 50–100% short-term gains if volume sustains, per. Solana’s $8.6B DeFi TVL and liquid staking growth provide a strong backdrop, per Messari. However, SEC scrutiny on NFT tokens as securities poses risks, especially post-ETF delays for SOL, per. BIRB’s success hinges on Orange Cap’s execution, with gamified staking and NFT integrations key differentiators, per. Investors should watch BIRB volume on Bybit and Solana metrics on DefiLlama.
BIRB could reach $0.50–$1 by mid-2026 if adoption mirrors Vibes TCG, per. Solana’s 64.8% staked supply and $60B staked value bolster ecosystem stability, per. Investors can trade BIRB on Bybit, monitor NFT floors on Magic Eden, and stake SOL for yields, per Jito. Follow @Moonbirds on X for updates. While ETF delays pressure on SOL, BIRB’s listing highlights Solana’s NFT and gaming potential.
