2026-01-03 13:21:20

Recently, PEPE's performance has been quite explosive. In just two days, its increase exceeded 50%, causing the entire meme coin sector to become lively, with a market cap surge of $3 billion within 24 hours. As a leading representative of meme tokens, PEPE has become the frontrunner in this wave of market activity thanks to social media buzz and retail investor enthusiasm.

Speaking of this surge, the reasons behind it are quite clear. Short sellers were forced to cover their positions, risk trading sentiment at the beginning of the year warmed up again, and there was speculation around meme coin ETFs. These factors combined to trigger the market movement. Interestingly, the number of PEPE holders has already surpassed 500,000, and community cohesion continues to strengthen.

The most discussed question in the market now is: can this "meme season" continue? Will PEPE maintain its strength and drive established meme coins like SHIB and DOGE to rise together? These have become the most noteworthy focal points in the current meme coin track.

PEPE-1.92%

SHIB-0.59%

DOGE-0.33%

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TradingNightmare

· 01-06 09:15

Oh no, PEPE has been quite crazy these days, with a 50% surge happening out of nowhere. Wait, could this be another trap where retail investors get caught off guard? Strong community cohesion is a good thing, but I just want to ask how many people will still be here in a few months. Meme coins can be played, but don't go all in, really. PEPE is so popular right now that it's making me a bit hesitant. What if the ETF hype falls flat? That would be the real "nightmare moment," haha. Is this wave going to cut another batch of new retail investors? While 500,000 holders sounds impressive, how many will stick around until the end of the year? But on the other hand, if you can follow the trend, just follow it—making quick money is the way to go.

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StrawberryIce

· 01-03 17:42

This wave of PEPE's surge is truly incredible, but it always feels like riding a roller coaster—who knows when it will come down. The number of 500,000 holders sounds impressive, but how many can really hold steady? Is the meme coin ETF just another hype? I'm a bit tired of it. Whether PEPE can continue to soar depends on retail investors' enthusiasm—this thing is heavily driven by emotion. A few days ago I bought in, and now I must be thrilled, but I don't know who will be the final bag-holder. This round is really crazy, with a $3 billion market cap increase—there are definitely many people trying to dump as soon as they can. With such a rapid short-term rise, the risk of a rebound should also be carefully considered.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-03 13:51

Wow, PEPE up 50% in two days? Why didn't I get in? My mindset is blown away.

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BasementAlchemist

· 01-03 13:49

This wave of PEPE really can't hold on anymore, soaring 50% in two days The bears are really struggling, this pace is a bit outrageous 500,000 holders... this community's enthusiasm is truly top-notch

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0xSoulless

· 01-03 13:25

A 50% increase in just two days—is this really profit-taking or just another scheme by big players to harvest retail investors? Here comes another meme season. I bet five bucks that it will be "meme dead" next week. Strong community cohesion? That just proves there are more chives. Get ready to be harvested, everyone. ETF hype—basically, big players are accumulating shares, waiting for retail investors to buy at high prices. Can PEPE really boost DOGE this time? I think it's just a hot hype followed by a collective limit-down. Hearing that 500,000 holders sounds impressive, but only a few big players are truly making money; the rest are just bagholders. How can short covering be so aggressive? Something's not right—there must be large funds manipulating behind the scenes.

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