Institutional Investors' Embrace of Meme Coins

机构投资者对 Meme 币的拥抱

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.

根据加密货币交易所 Bybit 最近的一份报告，机构投资者对模因币表现出了浓厚的兴趣，特别是狗狗币和柴犬。自今年年初以来，这些投资者积极交易这些资产，积累了大量持股。

Surge in Institutional Meme Coin Holdings

机构 Meme 币持有量激增

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，机构投资者发起了狗狗币（DOGE）、柴犬（SHIB）和佩佩（PEPE）的增持。到 4 月份，他们持有的这些代币现货猛增 226%，达到 2.04 亿美元。 Meme币趋势的顶峰出现了进一步的积累，总持有量达到2.937亿美元。

Profit-Taking and Position Exits

获利了结和头寸退出

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.

随着模因币的情绪达到顶峰，机构投资者开始退出头寸。到 5 月份，他们的持仓量已降至 1.39 亿美元，这表明他们因预期价格下跌而获利了结。

Widespread Adoption and Acceptance

广泛采用和接受

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.

机构投资者的巨额投资凸显了模因币在加密货币市场中的日益普及和接受。资产管理公司 VanEck 推出模因币指数进一步凸显了机构对这一新兴资产类别的兴趣。

Retail Investors Join the Trend

散户投资者加入这一趋势

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 的报告还显示，散户投资者在 meme 币活动激增中发挥了重要作用。 2月至4月，他们的持仓量增加了478%，反映了机构投资者的趋势。然而，散户投资者后来也减持了他们的持股，尽管幅度较小，但他们留下了 3.71 亿美元的 meme 币。

Dogecoin's Dominance

狗狗币的统治地位

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.

狗狗币仍然是机构和散户投资者中占主导地位的模因币。机构投资者对DOGE的持仓比例高于散户投资者，其中DOGE占比分别为36.17%和24.58%。

Other Popular Meme Coins

其他流行的 Meme 硬币

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.

其他模因币，包括 Shiba Inu 和 Pepe，也在机构和散户投资者的投资组合中占据重要地位。 Shiba Inu 和 PEPE 分别占散户持仓量的 20.95% 和 14.61%，机构投资比例分别为 22.23% 和 10.39%。

Emergence of Newer Meme Coins

新模因币的出现

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.

基于 Solana 的 meme 代币 BONK 已成为较新的 meme 代币中的最爱。散户投资者已向 BONK 分配了 1.36 亿美元，而机构投资者则投资了 7,450 万美元。