Big money in crypto often moves quietly, but right now, whales are making some loud choices. In August, six meme coins have been soaking up serious whale attention, and it’s not just because of internet jokes — there’s strategy behind these buys.
First on the list is Little Pepe (LILPEPE). It’s in the last stretch of its presale, with more than 91% of tokens already sold. On the surface it’s another frog meme, but under the hood, it’s building a Layer-2 network dedicated to meme coins. No taxes on transactions, anti-bot systems, its own launchpad — it’s like they’re trying to make the meme coin space actually functional. That mix of meme culture and infrastructure is a big part of why whales are piling in early.
Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) is also getting scooped up. This one’s been a quirky NFT brand for a while, but now it’s pushing deeper into physical toys and licensing deals. On the charts, it spiked into overbought territory and then eased back, which can signal healthy, sustained interest instead of a one-time hype pump.
Then there’s SPX6900 (SPX) — a coin with a name straight out of a gaming meme, but traders are spotting legit bullish patterns like cup-and-handle setups. For whales, that’s the kind of technical sign that says, “worth a bigger bet.”
Dogecoin (DOGE) is still the comfort food of meme coins. It’s been through every kind of market mood, yet whales keep buying dips. For big holders, DOGE isn’t just a joke — it’s the one meme coin that’s proven it can survive anything.
Shiba Inu (SHIB) had its burn rate slow down recently, but whale wallets have been getting heavier again. Trading volumes and transaction counts are climbing, hinting that both whales and retail traders are lining up for a possible next push.
Finally, Bonk (BONK), Solana’s homegrown meme dog, is getting more love as Solana’s ecosystem keeps expanding. Futures trading is heating up, and integrations into Solana projects are making it feel less like a side project and more like a core community token.
When you see whales making moves on multiple meme coins at once, it’s usually not random. They’re either betting on an upcoming hype cycle or positioning for the next wave of retail FOMO. Either way, these six coins are on their radar for a reason — and that’s usually worth paying attention to.
