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Meme Coins Roundup: PEPE, POPCAT, SUNDOG Explode
The third week of August 2024 has been eventful for meme coins. Unlike the second week, when a ton of the top-ranking cryptos endured losses, most meme coins posted gains.
Among the plethora of tokens, Ethereum-based Pepe (PEPE), Solana’s Popcat (POPCAT), and the recently launched Sundog (SUNDOG) on Tron were the standout performers. Here is a breakdown of what drove their massive gains.
PEPE’s Trading Volume Soars, Comes Back Alive
After a low period of activity, the price of frog-themed PEPE increased by 25% in the last seven days. The surge was largely driven by renewed interest, especially on August 23. On the mentioned date, the price of the meme coin jumped from $0.0000080 to $0.0000090 within a few hours.
This price increase was also accompanied by a sudden rise in trading volume, leading to speculation that PEPE’s price could be primed for more gains. As of this writing, the trading volume is almost $1 billion, representing a 106% hike in the last 24 hours.
From the technical angle, the daily PEPE/USD chart revealed that the token had earlier formed a bearish pennant. The pennant is a technical pattern that suggests a likely continuation of a downtrend after a brief consolidation period.
However, as seen below, bulls invalidated the pattern. Indications from the Relative Strength Index (RSI) show that a rise in buying momentum helped neutralize bearish desire.
The RSI measures momentum using the size and speed of price changes. If it increases, momentum is bullish, but a decrease indicates otherwise.
Read more: What Are Meme Coins?
In addition, the chart above shows that the RSI reading continues to move to the upside. If this trend continues, PEPE’s price might rise to $0.000010, where the 61.8% golden pocket ratio positions.
However, if crypto whales resume selling off the token or meme coins exit the recent mania, the price might retrace. Should this happen, the meme coin could drop to $0.0000082.
POPCAT Leverages Binance Listing
POPCAT, one of the top meme coins on Solana, posted an impressive 67.38% price increase this week. According to BeInCrypto’s findings, the viral cat-themed token hit a dramatic spike after Binance announced listing it on its futures market.
On the same day, Lookonchain reported that a whale purchased the meme coin, valued at a staggering $5.73 million. This development strengthened POPCAT’s upswing as the price hit $0.77.
Before POPCAT’s notable increase, the cryptocurrency was confined in a symmetrical triangle. This triangle appears when two trendlines connect a series of swing highs and lows converge.
In most cases, a breakdown below the technical pattern leads to a lower price. However, for POPCAT, it broke above the pattern while helping the price hit a monthly high. Furthermore, the Bollinger Bands (BB) has expanded, indicating extreme volatility around the Solana-based token.
Also, the upper band of the indicator had tapped POPCAT’s price. Typically, if the lower band hits the price, it is oversold. Therefore, the opposite happening indicates that the meme coin is overbought, suggesting that the price might decrease.
The Balance of Power (BoP), which measures buying and selling strength, appears to support this thesis because the reading was turned down.
For context, a rising BoP indicates that buyers’ strength outweighs sellers. But a falling one indicates sellers’ dominance. Thus, it seems that traders are booking profits from the recent increase.
Should this continue, POPCAT’s price might drop to $0.63. However, if buying pressure outpaces the selling volume, this prediction could be invalidated. Should this be the case, the value could hit $0.83.
SUNDOG Price Hits Another Peak
Talk about saving the best performer for the last. Sundog is a meme coin launched on Tron, thanks to the recently developed SunPump, a token generator conceived by Justin Sun, the blockchain’s founder.
Today marks nine days since the meme coin was launched. Within that short period, the price has increased by over 100 times its initial value. This price increase could be connected to the hype around SunPump’s development and the shift in attention from Solana meme coins to Tron’s.
In the last seven days, SUNDOG’s price has increased by almost 400% and recently hit a new high of $0.28. On the hourly timeframe, the price has slightly decreased to $0.26. Additionally, the Fibonacci retracement shows a potential pullback to the 23.6% level at $0.25.
Read more: 7 Hot Meme Coins and Altcoins that are Trending in 2024
Should holders of the meme coin realize more gains, the value might drop. However, the broader market expects SUNDOG to get more exchange listings like other meme coins. If this happens in the coming week, the price might surpass $0.28 and reach a new all-time high close to or above $0.30
Disclaimer
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GOAT Price Sees Slower Growth After Reaching $1B Market Cap
GOAT price has skyrocketed 214.29% in one month, recently breaking into the $1 billion market cap and securing its place as the 10th largest meme coin. It now stands just ahead of MOG, which closely trails its position in the rankings.
However, recent indicators suggest that GOAT’s uptrend may be weakening, raising questions about whether it can sustain its rally or face a potential correction.
GOAT BBTrend Is Negative For The First Time In 4 Days
GOAT BBTrend has turned negative for the first time since November 17, now sitting at -0.54. This shift suggests that bearish momentum is beginning to take hold, with the asset’s recent upward trajectory starting to weaken potentially.
BBTrend measures the strength and direction of price trends using Bollinger Bands, with positive values indicating an uptrend and negative values signaling a downtrend. A negative BBTrend reflects increased downward pressure, which could indicate the start of a broader market shift.
GOAT has had an impressive November, gaining 61% and reaching a new all-time high on November 17.
However, the current negative BBTrend, if it persists and grows, could signal the potential for further bearish momentum.
GOAT Is In A Neutral Zone
GOAT’s RSI has dropped to 52, down from over 70 a few days ago when it reached its all-time high. This decline indicates that buying momentum has cooled off, and the market has moved out of the overbought zone.
The drop suggests a shift toward a more neutral sentiment as traders consolidate gains and the strong bullish pressure seen earlier subsides.
RSI measures the strength and velocity of price changes, with values above 70 indicating overbought conditions and below 30 signaling oversold levels. At 52, GOAT’s RSI is in a neutral zone, neither signaling strong bullish nor bearish momentum.
This could mean the current uptrend is losing strength, and the price may consolidate or move sideways unless renewed buying pressure reignites upward momentum.
GOAT Price Prediction: A New Surge Until $1.50?
If GOAT current uptrend regains strength, it could retest its all-time high of $1.37, establishing its market cap above $1 billion, a fundamental threshold for being among the biggest meme coins in the market today.
Breaking above this level could pave the way for further gains, potentially reaching the next thresholds at $1.40 or even $1.50, signaling renewed bullish momentum and market confidence.
However, as shown by indicators like RSI and BBTrend, the uptrend may be losing steam. If a downtrend emerges, GOAT price could test its nearest support zones at $0.80 and $0.69.
Should these levels fail to hold, the price could fall further, potentially reaching $0.419, putting its position in the top 10 ranking of biggest meme coins at risk.
Disclaimer
In line with the Trust Project guidelines, this price analysis article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. BeInCrypto is committed to accurate, unbiased reporting, but market conditions are subject to change without notice. Always conduct your own research and consult with a professional before making any financial decisions. Please note that our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers have been updated.
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Ripple (XRP) Price Hits 109% Monthly Gain as Indicators Weaken
Ripple (XRP) price has experienced a significant rally, rising 51.33% in the last seven days and an impressive 109.09% over the past month. This strong momentum has propelled XRP into a bullish phase, with key indicators like EMA lines supporting its upward trajectory.
However, signs of weakening momentum, such as a declining RSI and negative CMF, suggest that caution may be warranted. Whether XRP continues to push higher or faces a steep correction will depend on how the market reacts to these shifting dynamics.
XRP RSI Is Below The Overbought Zone
XRP’s RSI has dropped to 60 after nearly hitting 90 on November 16 and staying above 70 between November 15 and November 17.
This decline indicates that Ripple has moved out of the overbought zone, where intense buying pressure previously drove its price higher. The drop suggests that the market is cooling off, with traders potentially taking profits after the strong rally.
The RSI measures the speed and magnitude of price changes, with values above 70 indicating overbought conditions and below 30 signaling oversold levels. At 60, XRP’s RSI reflects a still-positive momentum but shows a more balanced sentiment compared to the previous surge.
While the uptrend remains intact, the lower RSI could indicate a slower pace of gains, with the possibility of consolidation as the market stabilizes. If buying pressure returns, XRP price could extend its upward movement, but a further decline in RSI might signal a weakening bullish momentum.
Ripple CMF Is Now Negative After Staying Positive For 14 Days
XRP Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) is currently at -0.12, after showing positive levels between November 5 and November 19. That is also its lowest level since October 31. This shift into negative territory reflects increased selling pressure and a potential outflow of capital from the asset.
The transition from positive CMF values earlier this month signals a weakening in bullish momentum as more market participants reduce exposure to Ripple.
The CMF measures the volume and flow of money into or out of an asset, with positive values indicating capital inflow (bullish) and negative values showing capital outflow (bearish).
XRP’s CMF at -0.12 suggests that bearish sentiment is beginning to gain traction, potentially putting pressure on its price despite the recent uptrend. If the CMF remains negative or declines further, it could indicate sustained selling pressure, challenging Ripple’s ability to continue its upward movement.
Ripple Price Prediction: Biggest Price Since 2021?
XRP’s EMA lines currently display a bullish setup, with short-term lines positioned above the long-term lines and the price trading above all of them.
However, the narrowing distance between the price and some of these lines suggests a potential slowdown in bullish momentum. This could signal that the uptrend is weakening, leaving XRP price vulnerable to a shift in market sentiment.
If a downtrend emerges, as indicated by the weakening RSI and negative CMF, Ripple price could face significant pressure and potentially drop to its support at $0.49, representing a substantial 56% correction.
On the other hand, if the uptrend regains strength, XRP could climb to test the $1.27 level and potentially break through to $1.30, which would mark its highest price since May 2021.
Disclaimer
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Trump Media Files Trademark for Crypto Platform TruthFi
Trump Media & Technology Group is exploring the development of a crypto payment platform, as revealed by a recent trademark filing.
The application, submitted by Donald Trump’s social media company on Monday, outlines plans for a service named TruthFi. The proposed platform aims to offer crypto payments, financial custody, and digital asset trading.
Following the trademark announcement, Trump Media’s stock rose approximately 2%. At the time of writing, the stock was trading at $30.44, up by nearly 75% this year.
However, details about TruthFi remain scarce, including its timeline or operational specifics. This initiative suggests an effort by Trump Media to expand its business model beyond Truth Social.
The social media platform was established back in 2022, after Trump was banned from Facebook and X (formerly Twitter).
Nevertheless, launching a large-scale cryptocurrency platform could require Trump Media to acquire additional resources or partner with an established firm. This is because the firm currently has a small workforce of less than 40 employees.
“The filing, made with the USPTO on Monday, indicates that Trump Media plans to offer: Digital wallets, Cryptocurrency payment processing services, and A digital asset trading platform,” US Trademark Attorney Josh Gerben wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
As reported by BeInCrypto earlier, Trump Media is also in discussions to purchase the b2b crypto trading platform Bakkt. Shares in Bakkt surged by nearly 140% since the news earlier this week.
Meanwhile, the President-elect’s crypto plans seem to be in full swing even before he takes office in January. He is also reportedly considering the first-ever crypto advisor role for the White House, and interviewing several potential candidates.
Earlier today, the current SEC chair Gary Gensler announced his resignation before Trump’s term begins. Gensler’s resignation boosted the crypto market, as it signals a major change in the SEC’s regulatory stance.
Notably, XRP surged 7% to its highest value in three years. Bitcoin also neared $99,000, as the overall crypto market cap reached $3.4 trillion.
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