AlphaPepe presale enters final stages amid Bitcoin market pressure

The AlphaPepe cryptocurrency presale has entered its final stages, with Stage 21 now live following the sell-out of Stage 20. The project has raised more than $3.13 million and surpassed 12,700 holders. The presale is scheduled to conclude ahead of a decentralized exchange (DEX) launch in the first quarter of 2027.

This token-specific activity occurs as the broader cryptocurrency market faces macroeconomic headwinds. Rising oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and incidents involving tankers in the Gulf, have contributed to market volatility. Consequently, Bitcoin has faced downward pressure, with some analysts discussing a potential downside scenario toward $70,000 as risk-off sentiment increases.