Pepe Bucks the Market Trend
According to CoinMarketCap, Pepe (PEPE) stands as the sole digital asset among the top 20 largest cryptocurrencies to retain a green candle. While its modest 0.91% gain may seem insignificant, it sets it apart in a landscape dominated by red.
This surge has propelled the meme coin past Litecoin (LTC), with a market capitalization now exceeding $6 billion.
Shiba Inu Falls Behind
In contrast, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has emerged as one of the top 20's worst performers. After a 4% decline over the past 24 hours, it has tumbled out of the top 10, now trailing Toncoin (TON) and Cardano (ADA).
Other Notable Movements
Dogecoin (DOGE) has also seen a 3% loss, despite recent indications of whale activity supporting its value.
The Near Protocol (NEAR) has been the worst-performing coin among the top 20, dropping more than 4%.
Pepe's Resurgence
Data from IntoTheBlock suggests that a remarkable 96% of Pepe holders remain in profit. This has solidified its position as the most lucrative investment among major meme coins.
On May 27th, the meme coin hit an all-time high of $0.00001717, but has since corrected by over 12%.
Despite intensifying competition within the meme coin sector, Pepe has emerged as the third-largest meme coin, with a valuation exceeding $6.3 billion.
Market Speculation
Polymarket users are actively speculating on whether Pepe will surpass Solana-based dogwifhat in reaching a market capitalization of $10 billion first.