Pepe has gained 78% in the past month – analysts think this signifies the beginning of a run to new highs.
Meanwhile, the emerging Pepe alternative MIND of Pepe is gaining serious pace in its presale. It has raised over $9 million so far, and one top trader believes it’s on the brink of a 100x move.
Pepe Explodes as ETH Gains on BTC
Pepe’s explosive monthly gain comes against the backdrop of Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin for the first time in months.
Ethereum has been on an disappointing downtrend against Bitcoin since late 2022, but has finally started to show relative strength this month.
As the second largest meme coin on the Ethereum blockchain, Pepe tends to mimic Ethereum’s price except with larger swings in either direction.
Therefore, this month’s Ethereum rally has paved the way for a huge Pepe gain. This follows the successful implementation of Ethereum’s Pectra upgrade, which improved the network’s user experience and also made $ETH deflationary.
So as a leading beta player for Ethereum, Pepe is well-positioned for strong gains this year, provided that Ethereum keeps rising.
Considering its Pectra upgrade and the fact that $ETH has underperformed in recent years, it appears that the coming months could well see Ethereum continue outpacing Bitcoin.
The overall market outlook is also bullish right now, signifying that Etheruem and other cryptos could keep gaining. Global macroeconomic concerns are easing, institutional crypto interest is rising, and governments are increasingly implementing favourable crypto laws. It’s a promising setup.
Something else worth considering is the explosive nature of meme coins during bullish periods. As the price of major cryptos like Bitcoin and Ethereum rises, investors’ risk tolerance increases, which draws them to riskier assets with more room for growth like Pepe.
From a fundamental standpoint, the future looks bright for Pepe. But what does its price chart say?
Experts Tip Pepe to ATH
Analyst Gerlaenco notes that Pepe has broken above a key resistance level, signalling that the next move could well be an explosive upwards ascent.
He says Pepe could rally to its current record price of $0.00002825 before summer, marking over a 100% gain from today’s valuation.
New ATH before the summer? 👀 pic.twitter.com/IZRmMGyKH3
— Gerlaenco (@Gerlaenco_) May 18, 2025
Meanwhile, Cryptopatel takes an even more optimistic outlook and suggests it’s primed for a near 10x gain to $0.00011. He notes that Pepe is currently bouncing at a key long-term support level, suggesting it’s well-positioned for an explosive uptrend.
If $PEPE ever hits $1.00, I’m throwing a party on the moon 🌕
Dress code: Green. Vibes only. 🐸
Invite: All true degen believers.#PEPEArmy #Memecoin pic.twitter.com/5r5qk9th9t— Crypto Patel (@CryptoPatel) May 2, 2025
But with Pepe expected to yield big gains this year, savvy traders are seeking Pepe-themed alternatives that could outperform. One popular option is MIND of Pepe, a viral meme coin with its own AI agent.
Could MIND of Pepe Provide Bigger Gains Than Pepe?
MIND of Pepe is a Pepe-themed AI agent on the Ethereum blockchain. It takes everything that’s good about Pepe: the lore, the virality, the star power – and amplifies it with real AI utility.
The project will scan the crypto market to identify trading opportunities and share them with $MIND holders. It can also use the data it collects to identify gaps in the market and launch tokens to fill them.
$MIND holders will get early access to these token launches before the agent promotes them on X using its newly created autonomous account.
The project also offers a staking mechanism, which currently provides an 238% APY. However, it’s important to note that rewards will decrease as the staking pool grows.
Pepe is a culturally important meme coin with a strong community. But MIND of Pepe has similar qualities but brings the advantage of real technological innovation.
For that reason, experts anticipate substantial gains. Umar Khan from 99Bitcoins said the project could 100x.
$MIND is currently undergoing a presale, which has raised $9.5 million so far.
However, the presale will end in 12 days, so potential investors should act now or risk paying a higher price later.
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