The meme coin market may received a potential boost with the release of Andrew Tate after his brief arrest in Romania.
The controversial internet celebrity alongside his twin brother are known for their pro crypto stance, and for unconventional money making methods in general, to ‘escape the matrix’.
Tokens like PEPE and DADDY are trending and back in the green in the past 24 hours after Bitcoin’s dip earlier this week.
Being a meme coin that is directly related to the twin brothers, DADDY was at one point the top trending crypto on DEXTools, its number one ‘hot pair’. At the time of writing it’s still in the top ten.
With growing optimism that the next meme coin supercycle could be on the horizon, we highlight some of the top options that investors can consider to maximize their gains this year.
Best Meme Coins To Buy Now
In this segment, we dive into three of the best meme coins that investors should watch closely, taking into account the core factors driving each token’s performance and their potential to deliver substantial returns.
Pepe ($PEPE)
Drawing direct inspiration from the viral Pepe the Frog theme, Pepe sets out to challenge the dominant reign of dog-inspired meme coins. It was developed in 2023 with the intention of being nothing more than a meme coin – no long-term plan, utility, or roadmap.
However, Pepe was embraced by many degen investors, which ultimately helped it to cross the $2 billion market cap threshold within the first thirty days of its debut. One of the major factors that pushed Pepe into the mainstream was its presence on Ethereum. Renowned for its vast reach, Ethereum provides the technological foundation for Pepe’s growth and adoption.
Following its widespread market acceptance, Pepe was quickly listed by key players in the crypto trading landscape, including Binance, OKX, KuCoin, and Bybit amongst others. This development allowed Pepe to resonate with a broader spectrum of investors, which in turn, impacted its overall price performance.
Since its debut, the Pepe price is up 16000%, bringing more than 15x gains to early birds. More so, with a market cap of over $3 billion, the token has risen through the ranks to become the third biggest meme coin, only behind Dogecoin and Shiba Inu.
While it has retraced from its May 2024 all-time high of $0.00001717, a zoomed-out look at the weekly charts shows consecutive green candles for Pepe.
This upward trend has fueled investors’ confidence in Pepe’s potential to retest its all-time high. However, a breakout above its current 50-day SMA (Simple Moving Average) of approximately $0.0000096 is crucial for Pepe to achieve this feat.
Considering the continuous excitement around meme coins and the robust strength of its community, Pepe has a higher chance of crossing that level.
TOPG1500 ($T1500)
Built on Solana, TOPG1500 ($T1500) is a novel celebrity meme coin that has been causing waves since its launch. The token was developed by a doxxed and KYC’d developer, Jake Guerrilla, who avidly follows the Tate brothers.
To fulfill his aambition of meeting Andrew and Tristan Tate, Guerrilla is embarking on a 1500-mile walk from the United Kingdom to Romania. His chances of meeting the celebrities and getting them to endorse $T1500 were quite slim at the inception of the journey.
However, as he progresses in the weeks-long adventure, Guerrilla gains more social media followers, particularly on Instagram and Twitter where he usually vlogs his walking sessions. More so, due to the wild excitement around the journey and the kinds of notable figures involved, the $T1500 token began to witness a heavy buy frenzy upon launch.
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Guerrilla has finally caught the attention of the Tate brothers. Recently, he shared a clip where Andrew Tate confirmed that he is aware of the journey.
In fact, according to one of the tweets shared by the developer, the adventure is now being sponsored by Top G’s merchandise.
https://twitter.com/topg1500/status/1824117435789648008
After walking for more than 60 days, Guerrilla has finally landed in Romania and is close to meeting his lifelong idols. When that happens, he plans to transfer 10% of the token’s supply to the brothers.
$T1500 initially went live with a modest valuation. However, as the momentum around the journey started to gain more ground, it suddenly experienced a huge price appreciation. According to DexTools, the $T1500 price has increased by more than 1000% since its debut.
While it witnessed a slight correction in its price some days ago, $T1500 has once again staged a dramatic comeback to reclaim the $0.0015 level. The noticeable upturn in the price of $T1500 is caused by the news of the release of Andrew Tate and his brother.
https://twitter.com/topg1500/status/1826675806606958999
If the upward trend is sustained, this meme coin might probably be on the brink of a notable breakout.
Considering several key factors, including the project’s compelling backstory and connection with prominent personalities, Jacob Bury, a leading crypto YouTuber with over 42k subscribers says TG1500 could be the next 10x meme coin.
Pepe Unchained ($PEPU)
Inspired by the iconic Pepe label, Pepe Unchained ($PEPU) has emerged as one of the most in-demand meme coins on the market, surpassing the $11 million milestone in its presale. At the heart of its incredible appeal is its unique blend of fun and functionality.
While embracing the spirit of the Pepe lineage, Pepe Unchained distinguishes itself from its peers by offering a native layer-2 chain that will eliminate clunky network delays and high gas fees ravaging major meme coins, particularly the ones on layer-1 networks.
Pepe is one of the top meme coins that have been affected by these challenges due to its presence on Ethereum’s layer-1 chain. Describing itself as the upgraded version of the third-largest meme coin by market cap, Pepe Unchained has devised a master plan to break Pepe from his old chains and introduce a better one.
Pepe Unchained’s layer-2 chain, according to the project website, is 100x faster than Ethereum, making it an ideal solution for those seeking to seize potential market opportunities at low cost. In essence, Pepe Unchained is reshaping the narrative in the meme coin landscape to enhance the overall experience of casual and big traders alike.
Another key attraction for Pepe Unchained is its staking utility. Investors who purchase and stake $PEPU tokens can earn over 100% APY if they wish to stake their tokens. At press time, over 880 million $PEPU has been staked.
Complementing its market credibility is the full audits of its smart contracts by two global blockchain security firms, Coinsult and SolidProof. This outstanding feat, coupled with its appearance on multiple crypto publications like Cointelegraph, Finbold, Watcher Guru, and Coingape.
Pepe Unchained’s revolutionary layer-2 offering has also captured the attention of famous crypto YouTube channels like 99Bitcoins. In a recent video, the popular channel analyzed how Pepe Unchained, fueled by its pure memetic power and layer-2 functionality, can lead the next wave of meme coin mania.
Those interested in this promising meme coin can join its ongoing presale, with 1 $PEPU selling for a discounted rate of just over $0.0093. The token can be purchased with ETH, BNB, USDT, and credit/debit cards.
For the latest information about the project, follow Pepe Unchained on X or join its Telegram channel.
