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Cat-Themed Meme Coins Surge in Popularity
Recent trends on CoinGecko show that cat-themed meme coins are gaining significant traction, with some tokens experiencing triple-digit gains in just a week. While the broader cryptocurrency market is currently undergoing a minor liquidation phase, meme coins are defying the trend and reaching new highs. The meme coin market cap has even seen a 4% increase today, despite a 1.5% dip in the overall crypto market cap.
New Presale Tokens Driving Rally
The recent surge in meme coins can be attributed to the launch of new presale tokens, following the success of projects like BOME and Slerf. Among these, cat-themed tokens are particularly popular on social media platforms. For instance, the CAT token, one of the oldest cat-themed meme coins, hit a new all-time high today after surging by 430% in a single day and over 1,000% in the past week. This sudden rise in value is likely fueled by the random hype generated on social media by meme coin traders.
Other Cat-Themed Tokens Making Waves
Another notable cat-themed token, Chonk The Cat (CHONK), was launched through a presale last week and has seen a nearly 200% increase in value since then. Additionally, the MEW token, which was listed on Poloniex after its launch, witnessed a significant surge in trading activity. One trader managed to turn a $35,000 investment in SOL into an $8.9 million return in just two hours by investing in MEW, as reported by Lookonchain. However, FOMO trading also led to losses, with one trader losing over $200,000 as MEW dropped by 54% after reaching its peak.
Despite the fluctuations in the crypto market, cat-themed meme coins continue to capture the attention of investors and traders alike. The meme coin craze shows no signs of slowing down, as new projects and tokens emerge, offering potential opportunities for significant gains.
