Bitcoin Price Volatility Continues as Pippin Surges 135% on Solana Blockchain
The Bitcoin price has been experiencing volatility in recent days, with a dip below $63,000 during Asian hours. However, it has since stabilized near $63,200. Despite this stability, the broader cryptocurrency market remains under pressure.
Pippin, an AI-generated memecoin on the Solana blockchain, has been a notable exception to this trend. It has surged 135% over the past four weeks, with a 10% increase in value over the past 24 hours alone. This rapid growth has raised concerns about speculation and potential manipulation.
According to LunarCrush, a market intelligence platform, Pippin's price action is driven by strong speculative interest and rapid market cap growth. However, there are also concerns about manipulation and 'crime' influencing the token's price.