$POPCAT is the New Memecoin King. Will This Trader Find Redemption?

Memecoins are once again a cheerful and furry market. $POPCAT is a new feline-themed token on the Solana blockchain that recently became the most-bought token

Memecoins are once again a cheerful and furry market. $POPCAT is a new feline-themed token on the Solana blockchain that recently became the most-bought token in this recent memecoin bull run.

It was last seen trading at $0.00001805, with a 41.73% price spike from 24 hours prior and an impressive 160.02% price rise in a week. But memecoins are very volatile, and while some particularly bold traders have been pumping $POPCAT lately, they also might tell you some quite wild and furry price predictions.

This unexpected rush of investment has unleashed a torrent of conjecture among the investment classes. Is this the dawn of a sweeping resurgence? Or is it just another round of high-stakes poker in a game that’s already cost one trader his reputation and a sizable chunk of his investors’ money?

The Trader’s Memecoin Saga: A Risky Redemption Arc?

What renders this accumulation particularly interesting is the trader’s checkered past. Those who watch the markets will remember this very same whale from a previous frenzied round of memecoin trading: $TRUMP, a token that had so much political charge it practically made sparks. Unfortunately for the trader in question, their $TRUMP bet ended badly. By some estimates, they lost right around $15.72 million.

🚨 Whale Alert 🚨A trader is actively buying $POPCAT, they've already scooped up $1.52M of tokens so far.

History Check

This isn't their first rodeo. When the $TRUMP token was trending, this same whale lost a staggering $15.72M trading it.

Will $POPCAT be their… pic.twitter.com/Y2NyzUjCYI

— Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) April 12, 2025

In memecoin circles, that loss serves as a cautionary tale. It is a clear and noticeable reminder of how even the most astute of investors can misread the market—or be ensnared by the timing and volatility of a market that is driven more by memes than by actual metrics.

Today, this whale seems to be putting money on $POPCAT for a comeback. If it’s not a redemption arc, then it’s just another risky move. But let’s not be gullible. You don’t make a buy-in of $1.52 million unless you think there’s something worth buying into. And it’s not just a single buy. It’s one of the largest pumps in recent times and is making waves in $POPCAT’s trading volume, as well as its price. So if it’s a pump, what could be the motive?

The reactions on social media range from earnest support to dubious disbelief. “Either he knows something we don’t, or he’s about to relive the same nightmare,” quipped one trader on X. Meanwhile, there are those who see this as a “double down on memes” moment, which, if the meme coin market keeps enjoying the same kind of sentiment it did in the summer, could actually pay off.

$POPCAT @POPCATSOLANA is the most bought token by smart money in the last 24 hourspic.twitter.com/xgG5R30zZg

— Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) April 11, 2025

The cat-centered token, spawned from a viral meme featuring a feline with its mouth wide open in mid-meow, has been making serious waves on Solana. What started as a community inside joke has rapidly morphed into one of the hottest tokens on the network. Its staying power and liquidity generation have been especially impressive.

In only the last day has $POPCAT not only ruled over smart money buys but also made a prominent appearance on the lists of gainers and as a social trend tracker. The current activity surrounding $POPCAT, however, isn’t just being built by the recently mentioned community members, members of the influencer class, and (now) whales that are speaking up for the token and buying it. It’s being actively inorganically hyped as well.

But it’s not all smooth sailing. Analysts are warning that the token is getting into overbought territory, and some are keeping a close watch for signs of a local top or a shakeout. Still, with the current wave of buying pressure and strong community support, many believe that $POPCAT has more room to run—especially if retail sentiment continues to favor chasing high-volatility plays.

Will the Cat Land on Its Feet?

For a trader who lost millions on $TRUMP, $POPCAT could be either a brilliant pivot or another painful lesson in memecoin volatility.

While $1.52 million might not break the bank for a whale of that size, the