Origins & Concept:
$PEPE Coin is a meme-based cryptocurrency inspired by the Pepe the Frog internet meme. It launched in April–May 2023 on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token. The token capitalized on the meme's viral appeal rather than offering clear utility or formal backing.
It features massive supply, estimated in the hundreds of trillions, which can make significant price appreciation harder without extremely high demand.#Bitlayer
Community & Momentum
Its growth has been largely driven by internet hype, social media activity (Telegram, X), and a passionate community.
Like other meme coins, PEPE relies heavily on trends, influencer mentions, and speculative sentiment rather than fundamental utility.$XRP
Market Forecasts for PEPE
PEPE is highly volatile, and analysts’ predictions vary fairly widely:
Changelly expects August 2025 prices to range from ~$0.00000848 to ~$0.0000121, with average near $0.0000103. Long-term projections span up to $0.0034 by end of 2026.
Cryptopolitan sees potential peaks of ~$0.000035 in 2025; forecasts rising steadily to ~$0.0258 by 2030 if the coin maintains traction.
Benzinga offers a more moderate lens:
2025: low ~$0.00000708, average ~$0.00001431, high ~$0.00002405
2026: average ~$0.00001376, high ~$0.00001960
2030: average ~$0.00003162, high ~$0.00004500
CoinCodex projects average PEPE prices rising to ~$0.0000168 in 2026, with a particularly bullish May forecast up to ~$0.00003025. By 2027–2028, averages remain under ~$0.000020–0.000026.
Bullish Scenarios
Resurgence of Meme Culture: Renewed viral momentum—perhaps via social media, influencers, or a broader crypto bull run—could spark renewed interest and price surges.⸺ Benzinga notes hype and exchange listings can ignite such rallies.
