Latest Market News & Updates Pepe

2026-04-14

Steve Aoki Sells PEPE and Other Major Holdings, Exits Crypto

Famed NFT bull and DJ Steve Aoki has reportedly sold off his holdings in SHIB, ETH, and PEPE, marking a significant retreat from the crypto and NFT space. Aoki, who once predicted NFTs would become deeply embedded in culture, is now quietly unwinding his positions, including Bored Ape NFTs that are down 88%. (source) This exit by a high-profile investor signals waning confidence among celebrity influencers in memecoins and NFTs, potentially increasing bearish sentiment in the market. For PEPE, Aoki’s divestment could trigger additional caution among retail investors and raise concerns about the sustainability of memecoin rallies driven by hype rather than fundamentals.

2026-01-03

Memecoins Rocket as 2026 Begins, PEPE Among Top Gainers

The memecoin sector kicked off 2026 with impressive gains, as Dogecoin and PEPE surged as much as 25%. According to CoinGecko's GMCI Meme Index, the total market value for memecoins reached $33.8 billion, with a robust trading volume of $5.9 billion. (source) Such explosive growth signals renewed retail and speculative interest in memecoins like PEPE. This rally, if sustained, could draw new liquidity and traders, but also raises the risk of increased volatility and rapid corrections given the sector’s history of hype-driven cycles.

2026-01-02

PEPE Leads Memecoin Surge with Double-Digit Gains

Memecoins experienced a sharp rally, collectively adding $3 billion to their market cap in one day. PEPE led the surge with a 23% price increase, alongside growing traction for MemeMax_Fi DEX. The activity suggests a new 'meme season' may be underway as traders rotate into higher-risk assets. (source) The surge underscores PEPE’s leading role in the memecoin narrative, reflecting strong risk appetite among crypto traders. This uptrend may attract further speculative inflows, but also exposes the sector to abrupt reversals if momentum stalls.

2025-12-11

Bubblemaps Alleges PEPE Genesis Supply Was Bundled by Single Entity

Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps accused PEPE of having a compromised 'fair launch,' alleging that 30% of the genesis supply was controlled by a single entity that sold $2 million worth of tokens shortly after launch. (source) Such allegations, if substantiated, could undermine investor trust in PEPE and highlight ongoing concerns over transparency and decentralization in memecoin launches. This may pressure PEPE’s price and spark calls for greater scrutiny of token distributions across the memecoin sector.

2025-12-04

PEPE Website Exploited in Malware Attack

The official PEPE memecoin website suffered a front-end exploit that redirected users to malware, according to security firm Blockaid. Users were advised to avoid the website until the issue was resolved. (source) Security incidents like this erode user confidence and could negatively impact PEPE’s adoption and trading activity. Such attacks also highlight the importance of robust security for crypto projects, especially those with large retail followings.

2026-04-14 @CoinDesk

NFT bull Steve Aoki sells his SHIB, ETH, and PEPE. His Bored Apes are down 88%. The DJ who once predicted NFTs would become 'part of culture' is now quietly leaving the crypto space.

2026-01-03 @CoinGecko

Dogecoin, PEPE rocket as much as 25% as 2026 starts with a bang for memecoins. Our GMCI Meme Index reports a market value of $33.8 billion and trading volume of $5.9 billion.

2026-01-02 @TheBlock__

PEPE, BONK post double-digit gains: Are memecoins back? PEPE led the surge with a 23% increase, alongside growing interest in the MemeMax_Fi DEX, suggesting a potential 'meme season' is emerging.