ResearchCoin price: here’s why Brian Armstrong-backed token jumped 100%

ResearchCoin (RSC), a cryptocurrency token tied to the ResearchHub platform and backed by Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, is surging as altcoins eye upside momentum.

The RSC coin rose more than 100% in 24 hours, jumping from lows of $0.39 to $0.85 as buying pressure ramped up on July 30 and early July 31, 2025. 

ResearchCoin spikes 100% after Coinbase listing news

While Research Coin (RSC)’s price aligned with gains for top altcoins like Ethereum, Solana and XRP, the ResearchCoin token witnessed fresh upside pressure amid a wave of significant announcements from major exchanges. 

One of the biggest catalysts for ResearchCoin’s dramatic price increase appears to be the recent announcement from Coinbase.

After the US-based cryptocurrency exchange added RSC on its listing roadmap last week, it announced on July 30, 2025, that it would be listing ResearchCoin on the Base network.

Coinbase plans to have RSC trading go live on or after 9 AM PT on July 31, 2025, subject to liquidity conditions.

This news triggered an immediate market reaction, with RSC’s price soaring more than 100% as it jumped to an intraday high of $0.85.

RSC price also jumped more than 80% when Coinbase added RSC to its asset roadmap. 

RSC currently trades around $0.76, up 12% in the past 24 hours and 104% in the past week.

The altcoin reached its all-time high of $1.51 in January 2025.

Why else could RSC be bullish?

Other exchanges have also added support for RSC, with this move not only validating the token’s potential but also setting out to boost its visibility across the market.

Coinbase’s vast user base and prominence as a top exchange make RSC one of the small-cap tokens to watch.

However, the likely bullish catalysts go beyond the Coinbase listing. 

At the heart of RSC’s appeal is its mission to revolutionise scientific research, as articulated by Brian Armstrong. 

In a statement shared via X, Armstrong said: 

The combination of Armstrong’s influential backing, ResearchHub’s clear use case in scientific advancement, and growing market traction could be key to RSC price gains. 

Additionally, market data from CryptoQuant highlights a scenario where the market still sees a 2025 altseason. 

CryptoQuant analysts note:

Retail investor demand is also rising, a signal analysts say has appeared before previous altcoin rallies.