Top Crypto Trends Dominating Discussions This Week

As Bitcoin smashes through all-time highs, crypto-related conversation is surging across social media.

According to a new report from Santiment, six standout trends are fueling market attention across Reddit, Twitter, and Telegram—ranging from institutional accumulation to meme coin breakouts and new blockchain infrastructure.

Bitcoin (BTC): Institutional momentum and price speculation

The term ‘btc’ is dominating discussions as users analyze Bitcoin’s price movements and long-term role in portfolios. Twitter highlights large institutional buys, including Michael Saylor’s latest Bitcoin haul. Reddit is alive with debates over BTC price targets, while Telegram circles focus on Bitcoin’s liquidity and wallet compatibility as a tradable asset.

Ethereum (ETH): ETF flows and DeFi integration

‘eth’ remains a central focus due to its strong institutional positioning, active development ecosystem, and surging demand from DeFi and AI-linked projects. Mentions are rising with news of Ethereum-based platform launches and inflows into ETH-focused ETFs, reinforcing its leadership in the altcoin space.

XRP: Stablecoin news and breakout momentum

‘xrp’ is trending after Ripple launched its RLUSD stablecoin on the XRP Ledger. With XRP nearing multi-year highs, investors are speculating on bullish momentum fueled by clearer regulations and network expansion. Conversations highlight comparisons between XRP and BTC as competing long-term holdings.

Pepecoin (PEP) and PEPE: Meme coins with traction

Both ‘pep’ and ‘pepe’ are catching fire in online circles. Pepecoin (PEP), a Layer 1 blockchain forked from Dogecoin and Litecoin, is gaining traction ahead of rumored exchange listings. Meanwhile, PEPE, an Ethereum-based meme token, is driving whale interest and NFT integrations, backed by DEX development like PepeSwap.

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MicroStrategy (MSTR): Bitcoin proxy for institutions

‘mstr’ is trending as Vanguard overtakes Capital Group as its largest shareholder. With over 600,000 BTC on its balance sheet, MicroStrategy is viewed as a top institutional proxy for Bitcoin exposure—sparking debate over indirect crypto investing.

Kosta Gushterov

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