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DADDY & MOTHER Tank Amid Crypto Market Downturn
Crypto tokens MOTHER, backed by rapper Iggy Azalea, and DADDY, associated with Andrew Tate, faced significant selling pressure on Friday.
DADDY plunged more than 20% to an all-time low of $0.074, dropping its market cap from a high of $362 million to just over $84 million. Similarly, MOTHER fell to $0.0666 from a high of $0.2340, reducing its market cap from $246 million to around $66 million.
Market Context and Investor Sentiment
These declines occurred despite DADDY’s availability on Wintermute, a leading algorithmic trading platform, and its listing on Coins.ph, a leading crypto exchange in the Philippines.
The drop in both tokens coincided with a broader sense of fear spreading through the crypto market, reflected by the Crypto Fear and Greed Index retreating to a neutral level of 52, closing in on the threshold of fear. Historically, cryptocurrencies tend to underperform when investor sentiment leans toward fear.
The entire crypto sector took a hit, with Bitcoin falling to $63,000, its lowest level since May 15, after forming a double top trend at $72,000.
As Bitcoin often sets the tone for the market, its decline has influenced other major coins like Chainlink, Solana, and Cardano, which have also seen significant declines. Popular meme coins such as Pepe, Beercoin, and Bonk saw double-digit losses.
The key question now is whether the DADDY and MOTHER Tokens will rebound or continue their downward trend. Despite weak sentiment, there is potential for a near-term recovery as traders could buy the dip.
A lasting rebound is likely if Bitcoin makes a comeback and exceeds $70,000. Notable crypto enthusiasts like billionaire Michael Novogratz believe Bitcoin could hit $100,000 if it surpasses its all-time high of $73,600, with similar bullish predictions from Cathie Wood and Robert Kiyosaki.
The Enduring Popularity of Meme Coins
Altcoin Sherpa, a crypto analyst, shared his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter) on the enduring popularity of meme coins. He explained that these coins often experience explosive growth followed by sharp declines, a trend that changed in 2024.
Meme coins have gone from a short-lived trend to a prominent sector, overtaking more technical altcoins in terms of attention and investment. Coins like Dogwifhat (WIF), BONK and PEPE have gained popularity.
Sherpa attributes the appeal of meme coins to their simplicity and accessibility, making them easy for retailers to understand and trade. This low barrier to entry is reminiscent of the NFT boom of 2021.
Additionally, the liquidity of meme tokens has increased, with market depth reaching an all-time high of $128 million in early June due to both price appreciation and increased trading volumes.
However, Sherpa also highlighted the risks associated with meme coins, such as high scam potential and insider manipulation, which could negatively impact market dynamics.
Despite these risks, he advocates including meme coins in diversified investment portfolios alongside established cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).
In contrast, Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, observed a decline in coin dominance and suggested a broader shift in the direction of the crypto community.
This change may indicate a changing landscape in the cryptocurrency market, with investors potentially moving away from meme coins toward other types of assets.
Crypto Fear and Greed Index. Source: CoinMarketCap
Overall, the recent turmoil in the crypto market highlights the volatility and unpredictability of digital assets. Although meme coins have gained popularity due to their simplicity and speculative appeal, the market as a whole remains highly sensitive to changes in investor sentiment and broader economic trends.
The future performance of tokens like DADDY and MOTHER will likely depend on broader market conditions and the behavior of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.