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In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, attention shifts quickly. One day, it’s a meme coin making waves, the next it’s a veteran asset like Ethereum seeing renewed interest. Over the past 24 hours, we’ve seen a handful of coins spike in both trading volume and social mentions, offering a glimpse into what traders, investors, and even speculators are eyeing most closely right now.
Popular Coins in the last 24 hours
Bitcoin (BTC) – $119,318.80
At the top of the popularity charts sits Bitcoin (BTC), hardly surprising, but always worth mentioning. Despite no dramatic price movement, Bitcoin remains the backbone of the market. It saw over $20 billion in trading volume in the last 24 hours, reminding everyone that no matter what’s trending, BTC is still the barometer for the overall mood of the crypto space. The interesting thing here isn’t just the volume, but where it’s coming from: activity from Latin America and Southeast Asia has notably picked up, hinting at regional buying interest and possibly institutional movement under the radar.
Ethereum (ETH) – $3,691.76
Ethereum (ETH) came in a close second, benefiting from rising conversations around staking rewards and smart contract activity. Even though its price didn’t make a huge leap, ETH has been steadily building momentum, particularly with renewed attention on Layer 2 projects built on top of it. There’s been chatter on Twitter and Reddit about new developer pushes and potential ecosystem updates, which could explain the spike in volume and user activity.
Solana (SOL) – $200.79
Solana (SOL) also climbed in popularity. Its transaction speed and ecosystem expansion continue to draw developers and users alike. In the last day, SOL experienced a noticeable bump in trading volume thanks to a few new DeFi protocols launching on its network. People are taking note of Solana not just as a trading asset, but as a legitimate tech layer in crypto’s future.
Other notable coins
One of the more surprising entries on today’s list was Pepe (PEPE), yes, the meme coin. It’s once again stirred up excitement after a viral tweet hinted at a possible centralized exchange listing. Whether or not it’s true, the community-driven hype was enough to push PEPE into the top five most talked-about tokens today, proving once again that narratives, even unverified ones, still move this market.
Rounding out the list was Shiba Inu, which saw an uptick in both volume and community activity. Some of this could be attributed to whales making moves, but there’s also growing interest in the Shibarium project, its layer 2 scaling solution. Regardless of the reason, SHIB’s presence here shows that retail interest is still alive and well, especially when combined with the loyal community behind it.
What today’s trends really show is that the market isn’t just chasing the biggest gains. It’s also responding to stories, speculation, and sentiment. In a space where attention is currency, these coins are holding it.