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2025-08-29

PENGU Token Drops 20% Amid Pudgy Party Game Launch

On August 29, 2025, the Pudgy Penguins' native token, PENGU, experienced a sharp decline of over 20% during August. This drop coincided with the launch of the Pudgy Party game, which attracted more than 50,000 downloads and ranked among the top games on app stores. Despite the strong adoption of the game, the token fell nearly 4% on the launch day itself. The downturn in PENGU was part of a broader slump across the NFT market, with other major projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club also facing losses. The overall NFT market cap shrank from $9.3 billion to $7.4 billion, reflecting reduced investor confidence and liquidity.

2025-09-12

PENGU Open Interest Hits Record Amid Altcoin Season

On September 12, 2025, open interest in the PENGU token surged, reaching an all-time high of 7.78 billion coins. This spike occurred as the broader crypto market saw Bitcoin pull back from recent highs, and altcoin activity intensified. Smaller tokens such as MYX, HASH, and PUMP posted double-digit weekly gains, while futures tied to the top 10 cryptocurrencies rose by 3%-5%. The increased open interest in PENGU signals heightened speculative activity and bullish sentiment among traders, even as the market contended with security concerns following a $1.2 million hack linked to North Korean actors.

2025-08-29 @coindesk

PENGU token loses 20% in August amid Pudgy Party game launch. The Pudgy Penguins' native token fell sharply, even as the Pudgy Party game hit 50,000+ downloads. NFT market downturn continues to impact major projects like Bored Ape Yacht Club. #NFT #PudgyPenguins

2025-07-25 @DappRadar

NFT market cap surged to $6.6B in July, a 94% increase MoM. CryptoPunks and Pudgy Penguins collections lead the resurgence, with significant trading volume spikes. #NFTs #PudgyPenguins #CryptoPunks