A trader recently faced a substantial loss after investing in the Joe Biden-themed Jeo Boden (BODEN) token, a situation unfolding amid rising expectations for a potential memecoin season.
The anonymous trader saw nearly $8 million evaporate after swapping Jupiter (JUP) tokens for BODEN at its peak. According to crypto trader Toby, the investor’s BODEN holding has now plummeted by about 99%. Initially, the trader managed to sell only $12.5k worth of BODEN before the value dropped drastically.
Currently, the trader’s BODEN investment stands at roughly $85,000, with the wallet primarily holding BODEN (81%), USD Coin (14%), and Solana (3.7%). The wallet’s peak valuation of over $10.8 million in April has now decreased to around $219,000, according to CoinStats.
Biden-linked memecoins have seen a steep decline, falling over 60% since Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential race.
In contrast, other memecoins are experiencing a surge. For example, Mogcoin (MOG), based on Ethereum, hit an all-time high on July 22, reaching a market cap of over $820 million.
This surge has fueled speculation among traders about an impending altcoin season, with many predicting new all-time highs for various cryptocurrencies. Memecoin trader Zack Ventura suggested that the market could be gearing up for the next phase of the bull cycle, indicating a potential memecoin season ahead.
A well-known crypto analyst sees potential in the Solana-based memecoin dogwifhat (WIF) but remains cautious.
CryptoQuant’s Ki Young Ju has recently declared the onset of altcoin season, but this time, things are different. Instead of the typical flow of capital from Bitcoin into altcoins, Ju points out that it’s stablecoin holders driving the action.
JPMorgan reports that institutional interest in Bitcoin and Ethereum futures is waning, leaving the crypto market in a vulnerable position.
Canary Capital’s proposed Litecoin ETF has taken a step forward, with its listing on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) significantly boosting expectations for approval.