Overview
- PEPE rose roughly 20–30% on Jan. 2 after Wynn predicted the token could reach a $69 billion valuation by the end of 2026.
- Market capitalization climbed from about $1.72 billion to roughly $2.15–$2.2 billion within 24 hours as buyers piled in.
- Twenty-four hour trading volume topped about $600 million, the highest level in over a month according to market trackers.
- Short-term technicals turned constructive with signs of a breakout and improving momentum indicators reported by multiple outlets.
- Other meme tokens logged simultaneous gains, yet analysts note the sector remains far below 2025 peaks and caution that durability is unproven.