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Pepe and KEKIUS Meme Coins Spike Following Elon Musk's Rebrand

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

3 months ago


Meme coins PEPE and KEKIUS have experienced significant growth following Elon Musk's X profile rebranding.

What happened?

On the last day of 2024, Elon Musk surprised his followers by changing his X profile name to 'Kekius Maximus' and his avatar to an image of Pepe the Frog in golden armor with a game controller. This led to a surge in meme coins. KEKIUS rose by over 2,600%, reaching a new high of $0.301, and its market cap increased from $12.8 million to over $265 million. PEPE also rose by about 20%.

Elon Musk's Affinity

Musk is known for his interest in memes and games, leaving a cryptic post hinting at 'Kekius Maximus', possibly tied to his well-documented enthusiasm for the online game Path of Exile. Although Musk hasn't officially explained his rebranding choice, his actions have once again sparked a frenzy in the crypto market.

Over-Hyped Rallies Challenges

Analysts suggest that rallies driven by celebrity hype are often short-lived. For instance, meme coins endorsed by celebrities like Elon Musk and Lionel Messi initially experience sharp increases but then tend to lose much of those gains. At the time of writing, PEPE was down 9% from its intra-day high, while KEKIUS had retreated 6%.

While meme coins can experience substantial short-term successes, investors should consider the risks associated with the sustainability of such rallies.

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