Bitcoin-based Memecoins Gain Traction as Beta Bets Amid Surge to Lifetime Peaks

11/18 08:15

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Bitcoin-based memecoins such as PUPS, DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON, and BILLION•DOLLAR•CAT are becoming increasingly popular as speculative assets during times of low volatility in other crypto sectors. The Runes protocol, which allows for the creation of fungible tokens directly on Bitcoin using its UTXO model, has surpassed BRC-20 in terms of market capitalization. As Bitcoin continues to reach new all-time highs, some crypto traders on X are turning to memecoins as a beta bet on its growth, making it a noteworthy trend to follow.

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