Memecoin PEPE Surges 10% Weekly, Outperforming BTC and Majors

PEPE Climbs as Memecoin Index Outshines Bitcoin
September 9, 2025

The memecoin market extended its rally this week, with the CoinDesk Memecoin Index (CDMEME) advancing more than 11%, far ahead of bitcoin’s 1.4% gain over the same period.

PEPE was a standout performer, climbing nearly 10% in the past week and up over 4% in the last 24 hours. The token moved from $0.00001013 to $0.00001074, briefly testing $0.00001081 before easing slightly. CoinDesk Research noted that resistance is forming around $0.00001082, while support has consolidated near $0.00001017.

Trading activity surged alongside the price action, with more than 5.89 trillion PEPE tokens exchanged at the height of the rally—more than double its usual daily average. Analysts highlighted a clear trend of higher lows, often seen as a sign of accumulation by committed investors.

Intraday moves repeatedly tested levels around $0.00001069, with the zone holding firm each time, reinforcing its role as a key marker for traders.

Across the sector, memecoins rose 2.5% over 24 hours, compared with bitcoin’s modest 0.2% increase, underscoring the speculative momentum driving these tokens.