Ozak AI raises $4.9M in presale as OZ soars 14×; analysts model up to 420× by 2028
Ozak AI (OZ) has sold over 1 billion tokens and raised about $4.9 million in its presale, while Bitcoin has seen a recent pullback. The presale price moved from $0.001 to $0.014 (≈14×). The project markets an AI + DePIN narrative with features such as AI agents, real-time analytics feeds, staking and governance utility, decentralized storage, and the November-launched x402 Protocol that bills users only for compute consumed — a cost-saving claim that supports autonomous agents. Analysts cited in coverage project aggressive upside for OZ, with scenarios ranging up to $5 by 2028 (implying as much as ~420× from current presale levels) and other earlier reports suggesting targets like $10 by 2029. The piece is sponsored content and not investment advice. Key takeaways for traders: measurable presale traction (~$4.9M), clear product and token-utility narrative (staking, governance, liquidity), strong short-term buying interest driven by speculative ROI models, and typical presale execution and liquidity risks. Monitor token unlock schedules, on-chain distribution, roadmap execution (including x402 adoption), and broader market risk appetite — all will materially affect OZ’s short- and long-term price performance.
Bullish
The news is bullish for OZ specifically. Strong presale traction (~$4.9M) and a 14× price move in the presale signal high demand and momentum, likely increasing short-term buying interest. The product narrative (AI agents, DePIN-style infrastructure, the x402 pay-for-compute protocol, staking/governance utility) gives the token clear use-case messaging that can support longer-term valuation if the project executes. However, the upside projections quoted are highly speculative and reflect sponsored coverage; meaningful risks remain — presale unlock schedules, concentration of token holders, on-chain liquidity, and execution/adoption of x402 and other product features. Short-term impact: probable price rallies and increased volatility around listings and marketing events. Medium-to-long-term impact: conditional on roadmap delivery, on-chain distribution and real adoption; failure on these fronts would likely reverse early gains. Traders should watch token unlocks, exchange listings, liquidity depth, and on-chain activity as primary indicators of sustainability.