More than half of the 13 IEOs conducted in 2026 — each raising above $50,000 — are currently showing positive year-to-date returns relative to their IEO price, according to data from CryptoRank. Among major exchange platforms, Binance leads the pack on overall ROI performance, with MEXC also holding positive territory.
The snapshot is an early but meaningful signal for the IEO model's health this cycle. With 13 qualifying launches on record and the majority still trading above their sale price, the data suggests retail participants who accessed deals through top-tier launchpads have, on balance, come out ahead — at least so far.
The divergence between exchanges matters: launchpad selection is increasingly a performance variable, not just a distribution channel.
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