These Five Cryptocurrencies Surged Over 30% in a Single Day
A strong wave of momentum has lifted several altcoins, with five standout cryptocurrencies posting gains of over 30% in the past 24 hours.
The rally comes amid broader optimism in the digital asset market, with a mix of meme coins, NFT-linked tokens, and new blockchain protocols leading the charge.
Virtuals Protocol Leads the Pack
Topping the leaderboard is Virtuals Protocol (VIRTUAL), which saw its price jump 53.32% in a single day. Now trading at $2.06, the token has a market capitalization exceeding $822 million, and its trading volume has soared past $1.34 billion. The surge appears to be driven by renewed interest in decentralized simulation platforms and their real-world use cases.
Brett (Based) Sees Explosive Growth
Following closely behind is meme coin Brett (BRETT), which gained 46.41% in 24 hours. Priced at $0.07614, BRETT continues to ride the memecoin wave with strong community support and increasing speculative interest. Its daily volume has reached over $754 million, highlighting its rising liquidity.
Meme Coin Pepe Continues Its Climb
Pepe (PEPE) is once again making headlines with a 38.93% spike today. Despite its tiny price tag of $0.00001146, the frog-themed token boasts a massive $1.8 billion trading volume and an eye-catching market cap of $4.82 billion. Its strong retail following and viral appeal continue to fuel speculative activity.
Pudgy Penguins Fly Higher
The NFT-linked token Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) also made significant gains, climbing 30.89% today. Trading at $0.01427, the project now commands a market cap of $424 million, with growing excitement around NFT branding and licensing likely playing a role in the rally.
Ethena Joins the Rally
Rounding out the top five is Ethena (ENA), which advanced 30.58% on the day to $0.3472. With a daily trading volume exceeding $2 billion, ENA is benefiting from rising demand for synthetic asset platforms and liquid staking derivatives. Its market cap now sits at nearly $294 million.
Market Momentum Builds
Today’s sharp gains across these tokens reflect a renewed risk appetite among crypto traders. As memecoins, NFT-related assets, and DeFi platforms surge in tandem, the market appears to be entering a new phase of speculative enthusiasm—at least for now.
Alexander Stefanov
Reporter at Coindoo
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