Institutional Investors' Embrace of Meme Coins

機構投資者對 Meme 幣的擁抱

According to a recent report from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, institutional investors have exhibited a keen interest in meme coins, particularly Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. Since early in the year, these investors have actively traded these assets, amassing substantial holdings.

根據加密貨幣交易所 Bybit 最近的一份報告，機構投資者對迷因幣表現出了濃厚的興趣，特別是狗狗幣和柴犬。自今年年初以來，這些投資者積極交易這些資產，並累積了大量持股。

Surge in Institutional Meme Coin Holdings

機構 Meme 幣持有量激增

From February to March, institutional investors initiated accumulation of Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE). By April, their spot holdings in these coins had surged 226% to $204 million. The peak of the meme coin trend saw further accumulation, with total holdings reaching $293.7 million.

2月至3月，機構投資者發起了狗狗幣（DOGE）、柴犬（SHIB）和佩佩（PEPE）的增持。到 4 月份，他們持有的這些代幣現貨激增 226%，達到 2.04 億美元。 Meme幣趨勢的頂峰出現了進一步的積累，總持有量達到2.937億美元。

Profit-Taking and Position Exits

獲利了結和頭寸退出

As the sentiment around meme coins reached its peak, institutional investors began exiting their positions. By May, their holdings had declined to $139 million, suggesting profit-taking in anticipation of price declines.

隨著模因幣的情緒達到頂峰，機構投資者開始退出頭寸。到 5 月份，他們的持倉量已降至 1.39 億美元，這表明他們因預期價格下跌而獲利了結。

Widespread Adoption and Acceptance

廣泛採用和接受

The significant investments by institutional investors underscore the growing adoption and acceptance of meme coins within the cryptocurrency market. Asset manager VanEck's launch of a meme coin index further highlights the institutional interest in this emerging asset class.

機構投資者的巨額投資凸顯了模因幣在加密貨幣市場中的日益普及和接受。資產管理公司 VanEck 推出迷因幣指數進一步凸顯了機構對這個新興資產類別的興趣。

Retail Investors Join the Trend

散戶加入這一趨勢

Bybit's report also reveals that retail investors have played a significant role in the surge in meme coin activity. Their holdings increased by 478% from February to April, mirroring the trend among institutional investors. However, retail investors also reduced their holdings later, albeit less significantly, leaving them with $371 million in meme coins.

Bybit 的報告還顯示，散戶投資者在 meme 幣活動激增中發揮了重要作用。 2月至4月，他們的持股增加了478%，反映了機構投資者的趨勢。然而，散戶投資者後來也減持了他們的持股，儘管幅度較小，但他們留下了 3.71 億美元的 meme 幣。

Dogecoin's Dominance

狗狗幣的統治地位

Dogecoin remains the dominant meme coin among both institutional and retail investors. Institutional investors have allocated a higher percentage of their holdings to DOGE than retail investors, with DOGE accounting for 36.17% and 24.58% respectively.

狗狗幣仍然是機構和散戶投資者中占主導地位的迷因幣。機構投資人對DOGE的持股比例高於散戶投資者，其中DOGE佔比分別為36.17%及24.58%。

Other Popular Meme Coins

其他流行的 Meme 硬幣

Other meme coins, including Shiba Inu and Pepe, also hold significant positions in institutional and retail investors' portfolios. Shiba Inu and PEPE account for 20.95% and 14.61% of retail holdings, while institutions have invested 22.23% and 10.39% respectively in these coins.

其他迷因幣，包括 Shiba Inu 和 Pepe，也在機構和散戶投資者的投資組合中佔據重要地位。 Shiba Inu 和 PEPE 分別佔散戶持股的 20.95% 和 14.61%，機構投資比例分別為 22.23% 和 10.39%。

Emergence of Newer Meme Coins

新模因幣的出現

Solana-based meme coin BONK has emerged as a favorite among newer meme coins. Retail investors have allocated $136 million to BONK, while institutional investors have invested $74.5 million.

基於 Solana 的 meme 代幣 BONK 已成為較新的 meme 代幣中的最愛。散戶投資者已向 BONK 分配了 1.36 億美元，而機構投資者則投資了 7,450 萬美元。