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Memecoin trading at levels last seen before crypto bubble burst| Commodities Corner

The ongoing memecoin frenzy in the digital asset market continues unabated, as trading volumes now rival those observed just before the burst of the previous crypto bubble over two years ago. Memecoins like Dogwifhat and Pepe, renowned for their speculative and volatile nature, are surpassing the gains of Bitcoin, a dominant figure in the headlines. According to data from blockchain data firm Kaiko, trading volumes for leading memecoins, often priced at a fraction of a cent, surged to nearly $80 billion in the past week alone, marking the highest levels since October 2021. Watch Manisha Gupta with more details

first published: Mar 14, 2024 01:35 pm