Solana's Memecoin Frenzy: Volume Hits $3.79B as BOME Soars by 2,500%

March 17, 2024
Solana's Memecoin Frenzy: Volume Hits $3.79B as BOME Soars by 2,500%
  • The Solana blockchain has experienced a sharp increase in on-chain volumes and fees, reaching $3.79 billion in volume on Friday with total fees at all-time highs.

  • Active and new addresses on Solana have surged, hitting levels not observed since 2022, indicating growing interest in the platform.

  • New tokens and presales are launching on Solana, such as Book of Meme (BOME) which saw a 243% value increase in 24 hours and a 2,500% gain over seven days following its Binance listing.

  • While BOME's success reflects typical memecoin launch patterns with rapid initial growth, its long-term sustainability is uncertain and influenced by broader market trends.

  • Scams have been reported in some memecoin presales, warning investors to be cautious and conduct due diligence.

  • Other Solana-based memecoins like Dogwifhat and BONK are also seeing significant trading volumes, with Jupiter DEX exceeding Uniswap V3's Ethereum DEX in 24-hour volume.

  • Solana's market capitalization reached a new all-time high on March 15, with SOL trading around $193, propelled by the memecoin trading frenzy.

  • PENG, a new meme token on Solana with a market cap of $216 million, is making strategic partnerships and seeking a Binance listing, reflecting the speculative nature of the market.

  • Investors are urged to research thoroughly before investing in the volatile and speculative memecoin market.

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