The memecoin market erupted this week, fueled by the social media comeback of a notorious retail trader and a surge in GameStop (GME) stock.

Roaring Kitty Returns, Memecoins Roar

Keith Gill, better known by his online alias “Roaring Kitty,” sent shockwaves through the market after a seemingly innocuous post on social media. This was interpreted by his legions of followers as a signal to jump back into memecoin trading.

The impact was immediate. Pepe, a frog-themed memecoin, skyrocketed over 15% in 24 hours, surpassing established tokens like Uniswap (UNI) in market capitalization. Trading volumes for PEPE exploded to nearly $2 billion, making it one of the most actively traded coins of the day.

Profit Taking Emerges

The rally wasn’t without its profit-takers. One early PEPE investor cashed in on a massive windfall, transferring 250 billion tokens (worth $2.4 million) to cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This transaction highlights the potential for significant gains in the memecoin market, but also the inherent volatility.

SHIB Whale Makes a Splash

While memecoins dominated the headlines, a large Shiba Inu (SHIB) transaction also caught the eye of market analysts. A whale transferred a staggering 100 billion SHIB tokens (valued at $2.24 million) to Coinbase. Despite the significant volume, this whale is poised to face a slight loss due to the current market price of SHIB.

Floki Frenzy: Burn Proposal and Exchange Listings

The Floki Inu (FLOKI) community is abuzz with a new DAO proposal suggesting the burning of a massive 15.2 billion FLOKI tokens. The potential price impact of this burn has Floki supporters excited, with many anticipating another significant price surge.

Adding to the bullish sentiment, FLOKI secured listings on two major platforms: Bitpanda’s Meme Coin Leaders Index and a dedicated page on Binance Pay. These developments suggest growing recognition and acceptance of FLOKI within the mainstream cryptocurrency space.