Post-OpenAI 27% Crash Sets Up Rally

Worldcoin trades at $0.46 as of writing after dropping more than 27% from its recent intraday high. The token surged earlier in the session on reports linking OpenAI to a potential biometric-based social media platform, then retraced the entire move within hours. 

The rapid reversal placed Worldcoin among the most volatile large-cap tokens over the past 24 hours.

The price jump followed a Forbes report stating that OpenAI has explored building a “humans-only” social network aimed at limiting bots. Sources described a small internal team developing an app that could rely on biometric verification to confirm real users. Reports indicated that verification could use Apple Face ID or Worldcoin’s iris-scanning Orb device. 

Traders quickly associated the concept with Worldcoin, which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman co-founded, even though no formal partnership announcement appeared.

Price Action Reflects Hype-Driven Momentum

Within a single day, WLD climbed from roughly $0.45 to $0.65 before sliding back to its starting range. Market capitalization briefly expanded, then fell to about $1.27 billion as price retraced.

Daily trading volume surged more than 800% to $681 million at the peak, then dropped nearly 49% to about $380 million as momentum faded. Futures open interest jumped 75% to $192 million, signaling heavy speculative positioning during the rally.

Lack of Confirmation Fuels Pullback

Reports did not confirm any direct collaboration between OpenAI and Worldcoin, which shaped the reversal. Traders reacted to the absence of official statements after the initial excitement. Similar price behavior followed prior OpenAI-related headlines, including a September 2025 infrastructure deal with Oracle that briefly lifted WLD without lasting follow-through. Markets once again adjusted expectations as clarity failed to materialize.

Worldcoin’s Identity Vision Remains in Focus

Worldcoin centers on World ID, a decentralized identity system designed to verify personhood through biometric data. The project claims to have verified millions of users globally while promoting privacy through zero-knowledge proofs.

The World Network raised $135 million from investors such as a16z and Bain Capital Crypto and recently drew attention after BitMine allocated $250 million to WLD treasury reserves. These developments keep Worldcoin visible within the digital identity debate.

Regulatory Scrutiny Shapes Sentiment

Worldcoin continues to face regulatory challenges in several jurisdictions. Authorities in Kenya temporarily suspended operations, while regulators in the U.K. reviewed how the project handles biometric data. 

These factors remain relevant as biometric identity solutions attract broader attention amid rising concerns over AI-generated bots and misinformation. Market participants continue to weigh innovation against compliance risk.

Technical Levels and Forecasts Guide Traders

Chart analysts noted that Worldcoin recently tested resistance near a descending trendline before the reversal. Price now hovers near the $0.45–$0.50 support zone, an area that traders monitor closely. 

Forecast models from CoinCodex project WLD near $1.04 by the end of 2026, based on historical data and trend assumptions. Whether price stabilizes or resumes volatility depends on confirmation, liquidity, and broader market conditions.

Worldcoin’s rapid rise and fall highlight how fast narrative-driven moves can unwind. With attention still fixed on OpenAI’s next steps, traders now watch whether headlines turn into concrete developments or fade back into speculation.