GameStop (GME) and AMC stocks are back in the spotlight after a social media post from Keith Gill, the internet personality known as “Roaring Kitty,” sparked a frenzy among retail investors. Gill’s return to Twitter after a three-year hiatus sent GME’s share price soaring, igniting memories of the 2021 meme stock craze.

Here’s a breakdown of the situation:

Gill’s return to social media, even without directly mentioning GameStop, sent the stock price surging over 100% at one point. This fueled similar rallies in other meme stocks like AMC.

The excitement spilled over into the crypto world, with a Solana-based meme coin named GME experiencing a 1,900% surge. Several other GameStop-themed meme coins also popped up on Solana.

The rapid price changes raised concerns about a potential short squeeze for GameStop, similar to what happened in 2021. However, short interest appears lower this time around.

Experts are divided on whether the current rally can be sustained. Some believe it’s just a short-term blip fueled by nostalgia, while others see potential for a longer-term movement.

Key Players

• Keith Gill (Roaring Kitty): A financial analyst turned meme stock influencer who played a significant role in the 2021 GameStop frenzy.
• GameStop (GME): A struggling video game retailer whose stock price skyrocketed in 2021 due to the meme stock craze.
• AMC Entertainment: A movie theater chain that also saw its stock price surge in 2021 as part of the meme stock phenomenon.

Uncertainties

• Roaring Kitty’s Influence: It’s unclear how much Roaring Kitty plans to engage with the market. His lack of direct commentary on GameStop leaves questions about the rally’s long-term sustainability.
• Market Volatility: Meme stocks and meme coins are notoriously volatile, susceptible to rapid price swings. This rally could fizzle out as quickly as it began.