🚀 PENGU, PUMP, RTX & SUI: The Crypto Rockets Defying Gravity This Week

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2025-07-17 10:20:00

Crypto markets are anything but predictable—this week's top performers read like a meme trader's fever dream. Here's why these four tokens are eating Bitcoin's lunch.

PENGU: The Antarctic-themed token that's (somehow) not a rug pull

Up 420% since Tuesday, this absurdly branded project somehow secured a KuCoin listing. 'Community-driven' apparently now means 'we put a bird in a tuxedo on the logo.'

PUMP: The perpetual hype machine

Another +300% week for the token that exists solely to get shilled in Telegram groups. Whitepaper? Roadmap? Try 'number go up' technology.

RTX: The 'next-gen blockchain' that's 90% vaporware

Promising 'quantum-resistant algo trading' (whatever that means), its 150% surge proves investors will FOMO into anything with a three-letter ticker.

SUI: The only legit project in this clown car

Actual tech, real devs—yet still riding the meme wave with a 75% gain. Even serious Layer 1s need degens to bootstrap liquidity these days.

Meanwhile, Bitcoin maximalists are coping hard as altseason enters its 'find random nouns on Urban Dictionary' phase. As always in crypto: the dumber it looks, the faster it pumps—until the music stops.

Crypto markets may be cooling, but these four tokens are heating up. PENGU, PUMP, RTX and sui have captured headlines and investor attention with massive moves, unique use cases, and big community buzz.

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From meme-fueled rallies to real-world payment breakthroughs, these coins are setting the tone for what’s trending in July. Let’s break down why each one is surging and what could come next.

Pengu Eyes Next Price Target After Retesting Support

Pengu is storming the charts again this week, up over 117% in just seven days and holding strong at $0.033. While Bitcoin’s recent correction has left the broader market shaky, Pengu is still cruising with bullish momentum. Trading volume has jumped past $1.9 billion, confirming the surge isn’t a fluke.

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After breaking out of a months-long consolidation, Pengu flipped its old resistance at $0.010 into firm support. Analysts now see $0.045 as the next target. This token keeps printing higher lows and building real trend strength, making it one of the few altcoins defying gravity right now. If the current demand continues, Pengu could set the tone for this week’s top altcoins.

Pump Launch Triggers Frenzy and Controversy in Hours

Pump.fun’s native token, PUMP, exploded into the market with chaos and controversy. It kicked off trading around $0.006 but quickly plunged to $0.005 as whales dumped en masse, rattling retail holders.

Despite hitting $47 million in initial volume, daily trades have slowed dramatically. The biggest red flag? On-chain sleuths discovered massive supply concentration among just a few wallets. That’s led to growing suspicions of price control.

Adding fuel to the fire, Wintermute and DWF Labs moved in fast with a combined $114 million stake, sparking whispers of backroom deals. Even with 38,000 wallets holding PUMP, real decentralization seems questionable. It’s trending, yes, but for reasons that leave investors watching nervously instead of celebrating.

Investors Turn to Sui for Scalable Blockchain Utility

Sui has been on fire this week, charging ahead with a 36.81% gain that pushed its price just shy of the $4 mark. While trading volume dipped slightly, investor demand held strong, fueling a clean breakout past $3.20 and $3.50. After briefly consolidating above $3.60, SUI rallied again, hitting $3.99 and holding tight NEAR resistance at $4.10.

Its appeal lies not just in price action but in its smart tech foundation, built with the MOVE language and backed by Mysten Labs. Sui’s growing developer interest and scalable infrastructure are turning it into a serious contender among utility-first altcoins. If momentum holds, SUI could be lining up for another leg up as the market eyes mid-term targets.

Remittix Gains Ground With Its No-Exchange Payment System

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Remittix (RTX) is catching fire among crypto investors looking for more than just hype. The Ethereum-based PayFi token has already surged over 400% from its starting price of $0.015 and now trades at $0.0811.

Backed by over $16.5 million raised, the project continues to trend thanks to its utility in real-world remittances. With a global wallet launch coming in Q3 and a 50% token bonus live, smart money is watching closely.