Meme Coins & XRP: Who’s Pumping, Who’s Dumping on May 22?

Pepe and Dogecoin ride the meme wave—again—while XRP traders pray for a miracle. Will today’s market reward degenerates or deliver another dose of reality?

Crypto’s favorite joke assets flirt with volatility as ‘serious’ investors clutch their pearls. Meanwhile, Ripple’s legal circus drags on—because nothing says ’stable investment’ like a courtroom drama.

Bonus jab: Wall Street still thinks ’HODL’ is a typo.

Pepe ($PEPE): The Price of the Biggest Frog Coin in Crypto is Surging

Firstly, there’s Pepe ($PEPE). Inspired by Matt Furie’s iconic frog illustration, Pepe has firmly established itself as a heavyweight in the meme coin arena. Since November 2024, it has consistently ranked among the top three in its category, outperforming a slew of newer contenders in an increasingly saturated market.

Launched in April 2023, $PEPE sparked a flurry of imitations, yet few have managed to match its staying power or pop-cultural relevance.

Over the past 24 hours, the token surged by 9.7%, climbing to a trading value of $0.00001396 and amassing a market capitalization north of $5.96 billion — solidifying its place as the most valuable frog-not-dog meme coin to date.

Technical analysis suggests a breakout from a descending wedge pattern that formed between November and March could be happening right now.

Despite still being roughly 50.5% below its all-time peak of $0.00002803, recorded on December 9, 2024, Optimism fueled by broader market strength could pave the way for a renewed rally toward those highs.

Dogecoin ($DOGE): The OG Meme Coin Eyes a Bullish Reversal

Dogecoin ($DOGE), the original meme token, remains the undisputed leader in the category, commanding a hefty $34.2 billion market cap that underscores its legacy status.

First conceived in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a tongue-in-cheek take on crypto, Doge has since become a household name — and a surprisingly resilient digital asset.

Its price movements frequently echo those of Bitcoin, offering a level of predictability that sets it apart from its more volatile meme-based peers.

Currently changing hands at around $0.2295, DOGE has jumped 6.2% in the past 24 hours. Again, the descending wedge pattern falls across this project in quite a pronounced way.

Another bullish technical formation appears to have formed at the start of May: a cup and handle pattern that often indicates explosive upside.

Market bulls are setting their sights on a target of $0.50, which WOULD represent a 118% upswing from today’s price.

Adoption remains a key factor in its momentum. Tesla continues to accept DOGE for select purchases, and platforms such as PayPal and Revolut have integrated support for the coin — signs of growing utility and mainstream acceptance.

XRP: The Digital Payment Giant Gains Global Recognition

Ripple’s native token, XRP $XRP, continues to lead the charge in global payment solutions within the crypto ecosystem. Recently, the United Nations acknowledged XRP’s potential role in enabling a streamlined, regulated digital cash system worldwide.

This development followed remarks from Donald Trump, who hinted at the possibility of including $XRP in the U.S. Strategic Crypto Reserve.

So, that gives XRP three USPs that very few altcoins have: near-instant cross-border transfers, increasing recognition by U.S. policymakers, and now, validation by a major global institution.

Despite following Bitcoin’s downward trajectory over the past quarter, XRP remains a relatively stable asset. Though it’s struggled to breach the $3 resistance, support around the $2 level has held firm.

As with the other tokens on this list, XRP could be breaking out now. The next rally is very likely to drive the price to $3 by mid-summer. Encouraging macro signals and positive industry developments this year could see it rally far higher.

MIND of Pepe ($MIND): An Unbeatable AI-Powered Crypto for an Unbeatable Price

Finally, MIND of PEPE ($MIND) is setting itself apart by merging viral meme culture with tangible artificial intelligence applications. While it shares the visual charm of the famous Pepe character, this project is more than just a meme — it’s an AI-enabled crypto tool.

Token holders benefit from an advanced AI assistant that delivers real-time data on social sentiment, trading psychology, and strategic market insights. The AI Agent is now active on X (formerly Twitter).

solana meme coins crumbling: Fartcoin down 40%, bonk -30%, wif -35-40% in the slide.

• trading volumes on solana dexs: -50% from recent highs

grass surging +9.11% in 24h to $2.05, eyeing $5.47 target (+161% potential).

triangles tightening, prices coiling for the strike—fools…

With more than $9.8 million already raised in early funding rounds, the project is drawing attention from both meme coin enthusiasts and tech-savvy investors. For those exploring passive income options, staking $MIND currently offers yields of up to 232% annually.

In a digital world rapidly transformed by AI — from financial services to online interactions — MIND of Pepe ($MIND) offers a beguiling mix of fun and functionality that should elevate its price to $1 after it hits exchanges.

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