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PEPE Jumps as Much as 30% After Trader's $69 Billion Call

A bold market-cap target from Hyperliquid’s James Wynn fueled a high-volume surge that several analysts still frame as speculative.

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.