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Memecoins, which dominated the crypto rally in March, seem to be returning to the spotlight with the recent frenzy in the market, fueled by expectations of the approval of the Ethereum Spot ETF. Inspired by Internet memes, these tokens have seen meteoric gains, eclipsing even major cryptocurrencies.
Rush for memecoins
As attention focused on the potential approval of the Spot Ethereum ETF, investors flocked to memecoins in search of quick profits. Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB), the two standard-bearers of the category, have seen a spectacular jump in trading volume and market capitalization.
However, the real star of the month is Pepecoin (PEPE), a newcomer that rose to 21st place in terms of market capitalization among cryptocurrencies. PEPE, inspired by the webcomic character, has more than doubled in value since the beginning of March, reaching a new all-time high. On its way, it even briefly surpassed DOGE and SHIB in trading volume in 24 hours.
This phenomenon has also spread to the Solana ecosystem, where the Floki token (FLOKI) has seen a six-fold increase in value since January. Trading volumes and the number of active addresses for these memecoins have exploded, demonstrating the strong participation of whales and small investors.
Records in sight?
This frenzy around tokens with no intrinsic value raises questions. Memecoins follow the frenzy and mimic behavior of investors with the risk of violent corrections. Their meteoric rise could also divert capital away from more serious and fundamentally sound crypto projects.
Still, memecoins highlight the emotional and community dimension of cryptocurrencies. More than the technology or the use cases, it’s the word of mouth and internet jokes that make them successful. A logic that is difficult to reconcile with traditional fundamental analysis.
How far will the memecoin rally go? It’s hard to predict with certainty, but investors should be cautious. The history of cryptocurrencies is interwoven with fleeting successes and dizzying falls. The cult of memes certainly brings enthusiasm to the market, but we should be wary of the irrationality that accompanies it.
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