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PEPE Price Surges 5% as Whale Makes $2.9 Million  Purchase

Since March 16, the whale has bought 750.34 billion PEPE tokens from Kraken for $8.34 million at an average price of $0.00001111.

Written By Ronak Kumar
Published 2024-06-10·Updated 2 years ago
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PEPE Price Surges 5% as Whale Makes $2.9 Million  Purchase

A crypto player’s purchase of 231 billion PEPE tokens worth $2.9 million in a single day has led to a 5% surge in price, sparking investor optimism.

PEPE Price Surges 6% as Whale Makes $2.9M  Purchase
Pepe Chart | Source: CoinmarketCap

The whale used a discount strategy to snatch up these tokens while the price of PEPE was down. Lookonchain, a crypto analytics platform, confirmed this massive purchase, indicating the whale’s confidence in PEPE.

This isn’t the first time this whale has been active in PEPE. Since March 16, they’ve acquired 750.34 billion PEPE tokens from Kraken, spending around $8.34 million at an average price of $0.00001111.

However, buying PEPE now comes with a twist. Many holders might sell their tokens as PEPE recently hit its all-time high (ATH) and has since dropped by 26.38% to $0.00001262.

Despite this, the whale seems optimistic about PEPE’s future growth potential. Market analysts believe that altcoins like PEPE, known for outperforming the broader market, still have room to grow.

In the larger memecoin landscape, things are looking positive. The overall market capitalization of memecoins has increased by 1.95% to $58.79 billion in the past 24 hours.

Key players like Dogecoin (DOGE), which rose by 0.6% to $0.1477, and PEPE, up by 1.82% to $0.00001268, contributed to this growth. Other tokens like Dogwifhat (WIF) also saw gains, rising by 0.77% to $2.769.

One notable milestone is FLOKI’s BNB Chain holders surpassing 417,000, showing strong community support. Innovations like Shibarium for Shiba Inu and TokenFi for Floki have boosted demand for these tokens.

Despite some ups and downs, PEPE’s dedicated community remains hopeful for its long-term success, aiming to challenge the dominance of coins like SHIB and DOGE.

Investors view the recent significant purchase of PEPE tokens as a positive sign, leading to a 6% price surge and boosting optimism in the market. This strategic move by the whale demonstrates confidence in PEPE’s potential for growth and long-term value.

Also Read: Nascent Buys 447 Billion PEPE Tokens as PEPE Price Drops

Disclaimer: The information researched and reported by The Crypto Times is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional financial advice. Investing in crypto assets involves significant risk due to market volatility. Always Do Your Own Research (DYOR) and consult with a qualified Financial Advisor before making any investment decisions.

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