Pepe, SHIB, and OG memecoins are trending today

OG Memecoins Post Strong 24-Hour Gains

A broad memecoin rally is underway, with some of crypto's most recognisable tokens posting sharp gains over the past 24 hours. $PEPE, $SHIB, $DOGE, and $TRUMP have all moved into the spotlight, according to @BSCNews, with most assets climbing more than 5% in a single session.

$TRUMP has been the relative laggard of the group, failing to match the pace set by the other three. The token, which launched ahead of President Donald Trump's second inauguration in January 2025, has seen more modest movement compared to its OG counterparts.

$PEPE stands out as the clear leader. The frog-themed token is up more than 10% over the past seven days, even after a recent pullback from local highs. According to MetaMask price data, PEPE's value moves primarily on sentiment, social media activity, and broader crypto market trends, with no underlying revenue or protocol backing its price.

PEPE Leads, But Volatility Remains a Risk

The current momentum echoes earlier memecoin surges seen in 2026. At the start of the year, $PEPE posted one of its strongest single-day moves in months, breaking out of a falling wedge pattern on heavy buying pressure, with $DOGE and $SHIB following close behind as speculative interest rotated back into high-risk assets.

That pattern appears to be repeating. Memecoins as a category have shown a tendency to move together during risk-on periods, with capital flowing into the sector quickly and rotating out just as fast. Investors watching the current run should keep that dynamic in mind.

$SHIB and $DOGE remain key names to watch alongside $PEPE. Both tokens have significant communities and trading infrastructure behind them, giving them staying power that smaller memecoins lack. Whether the current rally has legs will likely depend on sustained volume and broader market sentiment holding up.

Sources:
MetaMask: PEPE Price and Market Data
CCN: Memecoins Kick off 2026 With a Breakout
Coin Edition: Meme Coins Price Prediction, 17 September 2026