Pepe ranked among the weakest performers over the past 24 hours as momentum in the cryptocurrency market’s memecoin segment faded.

The pullback has not been limited to Pepe. Several leading memecoins that posted strong gains earlier in January 2026 have also retreated, as investors lock in profits amid broader market repositioning.

A shift in sentiment toward privacy-focused cryptocurrencies has coincided with declines in tokens such as Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bonk.

Selling pressure has been more pronounced in some smaller names, with memecoins including Fartcoin recording double-digit losses.

Pepe price falls 9%

Frog-themed memecoin Pepe was down 9% in early trading during the US hours on Thursday as the broader category notched widespread declines.

The token traded at around $0.0000059, down from recent highs of $0.0000065, with sell-off pressure mounting amid heightened selling activity.

Data from CoinMarketCap shows daily trading volume was up 32% to over $795 million, indicating likely downward intensity.

A pullback could trigger more losses, giving further impetus to bears.

Earlier in the year, PEPE registered a strong surge as upward momentum engulfed memecoins.

Speculative inflows and broader memecoin enthusiasm catalysed these movements.

However, as with most other tokens in the sector, profit realisation after rallies has allowed for a fresh correction.

Pepe’s price reached highs of $0.0000070 on January 14, 2025, but could now revisit lows of $0.0000055.

Dogecoin and Shiba Inu shed gains

The broader sell-off in memecoins pushed the category’s total market capitalisation down nearly 4% to $44.9 billion, while daily trading volume fell 19% to about $5.7 billion.

Dogecoin (DOGE) saw mild profit-taking, with the token down about 5% at $0.14.

Its market capitalisation stood at $23.9 billion, keeping it the largest memecoin by value, though prices have now given up gains logged when Bitcoin climbed to highs near $97,000 on Wednesday.

Elsewhere, Shiba Inu (SHIB), the Ethereum-based token that had earlier rallied alongside the broader market, was trading around $0.0000085, down roughly 4% over the past 24 hours.

Solana-based Bonk (BONK) was last near $0.0000105, down 7% on the day, while Official Trump (TRUMP) slipped about 5% to around $5.43.

Floki (FLOKI) was among the worst performers, sliding about 8% over the past 24 hours as its price fell to roughly $0.000051.

SPX6900 (SPX), a satirical, anti-establishment memecoin that surged earlier in its trading history, also remained under pressure, changing hands near $0.57, more than 10% lower on the day.

Pudgy Penguins, a memecoin linked to the popular NFT collection, was trading around $0.012, down about 7% in the past 24 hours.

Fartcoin recorded sharper losses, falling roughly 13% as it pared gains to around $0.37.

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Pump.fun, dogwifhat and Pepe plummeted as memecoins crashed amid fresh turbulence for cryptocurrencies.

Memecoins have come under sharp pressure as Bitcoin’s momentum cools following its surge to fresh highs above $117,000 last week.

The benchmark cryptocurrency has since slipped back toward $112,000, a retreat that has dampened broader market sentiment and triggered profit-taking across altcoins.

Memecoins are some of the big underperformers in the past 24 hours.

PUMP, WIF, and PEPE prices dump 10% or more

While Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and Bonk are among the top losers, the downturn has been particularly acute for PUMP and WIF.

Pump.fun (PUMP) reached an all-time high of $0.01214 in July.

However, with profit taking and overall downturn, the token has fallen to lows of $0.0060 following the bearish flip around $0.0089 on Sept. 14.

With a price decline of over 16% in the past 24 hours, Pump.fun mirrors the losses of Pi Network and Conflux among the 100 largest coins by market cap.

The PUMP price is down 25% in the past week, while panic selling has increased trading volume up 24% to over $598 million.

Dogwifhat (WIF), the Solana-based meme, has fared no better.

WIF has tumbled to $0.8010, down 11% in the past 24 hours.

Meanwhile, its trading volume has spiked 102% to over $256 million amid the broader altcoin weakness.

Whale sell-offs have aided bears, with the price 83% off its all-time high of $4.85.

Pepe (PEPE), the Ethereum frog-themed memecoin, also continues its slide into bearish territory.

The memecoin is consolidating near $0.0000097 after plummeting 10% over the past day.

Large sellers have pushed daily volume up by 133% to $889 million.

What’s next for memecoins?

Is the crypto market crashing a sign of more pain ahead of Uptober? Analysts say this is likely.

Bitcoin down. Altcoins down more.

Nature is healing.

— The Wolf Of All Streets (@scottmelker) September 22, 2025

In the short term, the memecoin rout is symptomatic of a larger crypto market contraction, where total capitalisation has dipped below $4 trillion amid Bitcoin and Ethereum’s price crash.

A confluence of several factors is at play as stocks also shed gains on Monday.

Headwinds impacting the risk asset markets include macroeconomic factors such as Fed policy, trade and inflation dynamics.

The upcoming data release on Friday will be key, as will be the anticipated ETF approvals in the coming weeks.

A market where BTC again rallies will open up a path for memecoins amid crypto’s cyclical outlook.

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Memecoin (MEME), a meme token of the Memeland platform, has surged by 29% in the past 24 hours.

This sudden price surge, which has come amid a notable spike in trading volume, has MEME trading at levels that might see bulls take further control.

While profit taking remains a potential setback, bullish momentum is largely in place as the broader cryptocurrency market gets a boost from institutional demand and regulatory support.

Memecoin’s surge is also not isolated in the meme token ecosystem.

Pepecoin, DOGS and Pump.fun are among those seeing a significant upside amid a backdrop of bullish projects for altcoins.

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and TRUMP have also signaled resilience.

Volume spikes as MEME token surges 29%?

MEME’s price jump follows a technical breakout and overall flip in memecoins.

With a 29% spike in 24 hours, this token’s value is back at $0.0023 levels seen in May.

The gains also mean the price has increased 75% from lows of $0.0012 seen in June.

Daily volume has also jumped 600% to over $170 million, notable activity as the token benefits from speculative buying on launchpad sentiment.

In recent months, tokens such as PUMP and RAY have exploded on launchpad anticipation and adoption.

However, the MEME price remains well over 95% down since reaching its all-time highs of $0.081 in November 2023.

What’s next for Memecoin price?

Crypto analysts point to Memecoin’s uptick amid a breakout from a large falling wedge pattern.

In the market, a falling wedge breakout is a technical formation that usually suggests a reversal from a downtrend.

The token is showing a regular bull divergence, to signal bullish strength.

According to analyst Javon Marks, MEME could be poised for a significant upward movement.

The forecast aligns with the analyst’s earlier predictions from July 12, 2025, when Marks identified a falling wedge breakout.

“MEME (Memecoin) is currently showing MAJOR STRENGTH and with prices still being broken out of a large Falling Wedge as well as coming off of a huge Regular Bull Divergence, there can be significantly more bullish action coming!,” noted crypto analyst Javon Marks.

According to the analyst, MEME prices are likely to skyrocket if bulls take control.

The memecoin’s price could target $0.018, a level that would represent a staggering 690% upside.

Conversely, a failure to maintain momentum might see prices retreat, testing lower support levels. Likely, these will be at $0.0016 and $0.0014.

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Pump.fun’s PUMP token has plunged below its highly publicised presale price, sparking concerns of a broader sell-off and sending ripples across the memecoin market.

The steep drop comes just days after the project raised hundreds of millions in minutes, only to face heavy sell pressure and waning community confidence.

The token initially surged after its debut but has since lost momentum.

The early excitement has given way to anxiety, as large investors begin offloading their holdings en masse.

Whales offload $160 million worth of PUMP tokens

Two major wallets identified as early private sale participants have collectively moved over $160 million in PUMP tokens to centralised exchanges.

This large-scale movement, flagged by blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain, has intensified fears of an extended price correction.

The first wallet, labelled “PUMP Top Fund 1,” purchased 25 billion tokens for $100 million in USDC during the private sale.

Over the past week, it has sent 17 billion tokens worth nearly $90 million to exchanges, although it still holds a position worth roughly $29.5 million.

The second whale, tagged as “PUMP Top Fund 2,” acquired 12.5 billion tokens for $50 million and has now completely exited, transferring the full amount — then valued at over $71 million — to exchange wallets.

Pump.fun token has slipped below ICO price

After an initial post-ICO rally that saw the token rise by 72%, PUMP is now trading well below its launch price.

At the time of writing, the token was hovering near $0.003789, marking a 9.2% drop from its ICO price of $0.004 and a staggering 81.45% fall from its all-time high of $0.006888.

Technical indicators suggest the asset may fall even further, with $0.003639 acting as the next key support level, which aligns with previous accumulation zones.

Failure to hold above this support could trigger an even deeper selloff.

Notably, the token’s recent inability to reclaim the $0.004 resistance zone has confirmed a bearish setup.

The steep drop has been accompanied by declining buyback volumes from Pump.fun, with on-chain data showing just $125,000 in buybacks on Sunday, down from nearly $19 million on launch day.

Broader memecoin market has cooled off

While PUMP’s troubles are significant on their own, they also reflect a broader shift in sentiment across the memecoin sector.

On July 21, the total memecoin market cap peaked at $87 billion, up from $55 billion just weeks prior.

However, that was followed by a sharp pullback to $81 billion today.

Despite a partial recovery to around $82 billion, the volatility may signal capital rotation or a potential cooling of the recent memecoin frenzy.

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The memecoin market is witnessing a sharp upward shift in momentum, tracking broader gains in Bitcoin as its price edges close to the $100,000 mark.

The sector has recorded a collective rise of nearly 10% in the past 24 hours, with trading volumes doubling, fuelled by revived risk appetite and improving sentiment.

As Bitcoin extends its bullish leg, top-performing meme tokens like Mog Coin (MOG), Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), Brett (BRETT), and Official Trump (TRUMP) are drawing investor interest with sharp rebounds and breakout patterns suggesting further upside.

The rally marks a stark turnaround from the bearish sentiment that defined much of Q1 2025, highlighting how quickly momentum can shift in the speculative memecoin space.

Mog Coin leads gains

Mog Coin (MOG) emerged as the top performer in the latest memecoin rally, gaining nearly 40% within a single trading session.

The surge coincides with Bitcoin’s upward move, which has significantly improved investor sentiment across risk-on assets, particularly in low-cap tokens.

The spike in volume and price signals increased speculative trading, typical of meme tokens during periods of high market volatility.

Analysts are monitoring MOG for signs of continuation above its short-term resistance, with broader market conditions likely to determine whether it can sustain its gains.

PENGU price rebounds

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) made headlines earlier this year with a 2,000% price explosion shortly after launch, followed by a steep 92% correction.

Despite the pullback, the token is showing early signs of recovery. Trading activity has picked up again in Q2, with volume topping $2.2 billion during recent rallies.

Technically, PENGU is showing a parabolic price curve with support from a bullish Gaussian Channel and CMF divergence, indicating increased capital inflows.

The MACD remains in positive territory, suggesting upward momentum. If the current trend holds, PENGU could retest its neckline resistance near $0.042 in the short term.

Brett nears the key zone

Brett (BRETT) is also participating in the memecoin surge, with its price rebounding sharply in an effort to reclaim a $1 billion market capitalisation.

The token has bounced from a key support zone and is now challenging resistance levels between $0.065 and $0.067.

Support from the 50-day and 200-day moving averages has helped the token maintain a bullish structure.

The MACD is signalling a potential crossover, while selling pressure appears to be fading. If the token breaks through the current range, analysts expect a push toward $0.11.

TRUMP token recovers

The Official Trump (TRUMP) token has returned to the spotlight after an initial slump linked to post-launch profit-taking.

Following a breakout from its bearish pennant, the TRUMP token is rallying again, supported by a steady rise in trading volume and a strengthening RSI.

Initially affected by reports of the US President’s team offloading their holdings, the token has now stabilised.

Price action suggests a retest of $13.50 is underway.

If successful, TRUMP could extend gains toward $16.50, especially if broader market conditions remain favourable for altcoins and meme assets.

Bitcoin breakout key

The overarching driver behind the current meme rally remains Bitcoin’s continued march toward the $100,000 threshold.

Should it surpass this psychological level, analysts suggest another leg up in riskier crypto assets could follow.

Meme tokens often benefit disproportionately from euphoric market phases, making them potential short-term gainers but also exposing investors to elevated risk.

Despite the technical setups favouring upside in several tokens, the memecoin market remains speculative.

Prices often move quickly and react strongly to shifts in sentiment, volume changes, and even social media trends.

Traders are advised to remain cautious while navigating this volatile space.

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The meme coin market is experiencing heightened volatility, with projects like Zerebro, Fartcoin, and Lofi all moving sharply in opposite directions.

Zerebro (ZEREBRO) has plunged over 22% this week following a series of developments involving its developer, Jeffy Yu, including a staged death hoax and a large-scale token dump.

Meanwhile, Fartcoin is undergoing a correction after briefly touching a $1 billion market cap.

In contrast, Lofi has emerged as a breakout performer in the SUI ecosystem, soaring over 321% in the past 30 days and gaining significant investor traction.

The divergence reflects growing speculation and risk across meme coin trading desks.

Zerebro developer hoax triggers $1.27M token dump

Zerebro (ZEREBRO), which launched in November 2024 with a maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, has seen its value tumble after a controversial episode involving its creator.

A token named $LLJEFFY was introduced on May 4, accompanied by a blog post from developer Jeffy Yu.

Days later, a fake obituary was posted on Legacy.com, and both Jeffy’s and Zerebro’s official X accounts were deleted, fuelling rumours of his death.

The situation escalated when crypto figure Daniele Sesta publicly claimed that Yu was alive, later presenting proof. Jeffy then confirmed he had faked his death in an attempt to escape mounting online harassment.

Notably, on-chain data from Lookonchain revealed that a wallet connected to Yu sold 35.55 million ZEREBRO tokens, worth approximately $1.27 million, just 11 hours before the hoax was exposed.

ZEREBRO’s price has since declined to around $0.035 as it approaches a potential death cross on technical charts.

A further drop below the $0.025 support could send it down to $0.0189.

Source: CoinMarketCap

However, if sentiment improves, the token may retest resistance at $0.041 and potentially reach $0.054 or $0.066.

Fartcoin loses steam after hitting $1 billion valuation

Fartcoin, once a trending meme coin, is currently under pressure.

After reaching a peak valuation of $1 billion, the token has entered a correction phase.

While it still retains a significant market cap, the price has dropped back toward key technical levels.

If current losses continue, Fartcoin could fall to support at $0.944.

A breach of this level may lead to further declines toward $0.797 or $0.717.

On the upside, a recovery could target resistance at $1.06, and surpassing that may open the door to $1.20 or even $1.28.

Source: CoinMarketCap

The decline coincides with lower social media mentions and a decrease in meme trading volume, suggesting waning enthusiasm compared to its peak.

Lofi outperforms with a 321% rise in 30 days

LOFI, which launched in December 2024, has emerged as a top performer within the SUI meme coin ecosystem.

With a circulating and maximum supply of 1 billion tokens, LOFI currently holds a market cap of $31.95 million.

It posted a 13% gain in the past 24 hours and is up 321% over the last month.

Source: CoinMarketCap

The token’s price is currently approaching resistance at $0.042. If the uptrend holds, LOFI could rally to $0.0546.

On the downside, support lies at $0.025, and a break below this level may trigger a correction to $0.0228.

Lofi’s rapid rise positions it as a major contender within the SUI ecosystem, where dominance is still up for grabs.

The momentum suggests that traders are rotating capital into newer meme coins with perceived growth potential.

Market sentiment remains mixed amid rising volatility

The divergent performances of ZEREBRO, Fartcoin, and LOFI reflect a broader theme of unpredictability in the meme coin space.

While developer drama can erode investor trust, as seen with ZEREBRO, strong technical momentum and ecosystem hype, like in the case of LOFI, can still draw in substantial capital.

As retail traders and speculators continue to chase high-risk, high-reward tokens, meme coins remain one of the most volatile segments of the crypto market.

Short-term sentiment, community engagement, and social media narratives continue to exert disproportionate influence on prices.

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Dubai’s Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA) has sounded the alarm on the burgeoning trend of memecoins, highlighting the significant risks these volatile digital assets pose to investors.

In an alert issued on February 13, 2025, VARA cautioned consumers and investors about the speculative nature and potential for financial loss associated with these digital currencies.

Memecoins, which have gained notoriety for their rapid price fluctuations driven by social media trends and speculative hype, are now under the regulatory microscope in Dubai.

VARA describes these assets as lacking intrinsic value, often manipulated by market forces or misleading promotional strategies. The authority warns that the allure of quick, unrealistic returns is a red flag often associated with fraudulent schemes, urging investors to tread carefully.

The regulatory body emphasizes that the landscape of memecoins is fraught with dangers such as liquidity shortages, price collapses, and outright scams. The potential for significant financial loss is high, and the speed at which these events can occur is alarming.

Investors are reminded that the vibrant community and social media buzz around a memecoin might not translate into sustainable investment value.

Memecoins issued within Dubai must comply with regulations

VARA has made it clear that any memecoin issued within Dubai must comply with its established regulations. This includes the stringent marketing rules designed to protect consumers from deceptive advertising.

The promotion, advertisement, or solicitation of memecoins must adhere to VARA’s guidelines, or face the possibility of enforcement actions. The authority has the power to impose fines, with penalties reaching up to $135,000 for those who flout these rules.

Moreover, VARA has the authority to restrict access to memecoin platforms without prior notice, a measure intended to safeguard the market and protect investors. This capability underscores the regulator’s commitment to maintaining market integrity and ensuring consumer safety in the volatile world of digital assets.

The push for crypto regulatory oversight worldwide

The warning from VARA is part of a broader push for regulatory oversight in the cryptocurrency market, not just in Dubai but globally.

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), for instance, has also been scrutinizing memecoins. It recently issued warnings against specific projects like Retardio on the Solana blockchain, highlighting the lack of investor protections in such ventures.

VARA’s alert serves as a reminder that while the digital asset space offers innovation and potential, it also harbours significant risks. The authority’s proactive stance in Dubai aims to ensure that the excitement around new forms of digital currency does not overshadow the need for due diligence and regulatory compliance.

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