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Fartcoin (FARTCOIN), a Solana-based memecoin launched in October 2024, has soared over 370% from its yearly low, outperforming Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) even as global trade tensions weigh on broader risk assets.<\/p>\n These are the five key reasons why FARTCOIN is rising faster than top cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n FARTCOIN’s recent surge<\/a> mirrors the early stages of Pepe’s (PEPE<\/a>) meteoric rise.<\/p>\n In 2023, PEPE launched with a rapid ascent to a $1.8 billion market cap before crashing down to $255 million, according to the PEPE\/WETH weekly chart. <\/p>\n From there, it bottomed out, consolidated, and then entered a second, even more powerful rally that carried it beyond a $4 billion valuation.<\/p>\n The euphoric pump, harsh correction, and quiet accumulation phase look similar to what FARTCOIN is showing now.<\/p>\n The Solana memecoin<\/a> peaked near $2.4 billion earlier this year before undergoing a brutal drawdown. Its valuation dropped to around $365 million, forming a rounded bottom pattern.<\/p>\n From there, FARTCOIN has steadily climbed back, reaching about $949 million this week. That is strikingly similar to PEPE’s post-hype accumulation phase in 2023.<\/p>\n “I genuinely think there’s a chance Fartcoin repeats the PEPE playbook and pulls some crazy multiples from here,” wrote<\/a> market analyst MacroCRG, citing the PEPE memecoin fractal.<\/p>\n FARTCOIN appears to be riding a fresh wave of speculative mania, with social media metrics revealing a sharp rise in online activity.<\/p>\n FARTCOIN’s social volume (orange line) surged by nearly 500% in early April, preceding its 100%-plus gains in the month, according to data resource LunarCrush<\/a>. <\/p>\n As of April 17, the engagement had cooled slightly, albeit remaining elevated at 177% above baseline.<\/p>\n Social dominance (purple) and social contributors (blue) have both trended higher, up 162% and 136%, respectively.<\/p>\n Rising social media activity in crypto markets often correlates with increased speculative interest, particularly in meme-driven assets. <\/p>\n While not a guaranteed indicator of future price action, a surge in social metrics can reflect growing community engagement and heightened visibility, factors that are now coinciding with sharp moves in FARTCOIN.<\/p>\n Fartcoin’s open interest (OI) in the futures market has jumped by around 504% so far in 2025, according to data resource CoinGlass<\/a>. A rising OI indicates a massive influx of capital and attention from traders.<\/p>\n In contrast, Bitcoin’s OI has declined<\/a> by 10.5% during the same period, reflecting reduced speculative interest in the leading crypto asset.<\/p>\n Adding to the bullish case, FARTCOIN’s funding rates have remained largely positive throughout April, showing that more traders are betting on the price going up than down. <\/p>\n Periods of negative funding rates in the FARTCOIN futures market have consistently aligned with disproportionately large short liquidations, highlighting the risks of betting against this popular memecoin.<\/p>\n A clear example occurred on April 9, when FARTCOIN’s eight-hour funding rate plunged to -0.023%, signaling a wave of bearish sentiment as traders aggressively shorted the token.<\/p>\n But in a classic short squeeze, FARTCOIN surged by nearly 50% the same day, triggering $9.16 million in short liquidations, compared to just $2.52 million in longs.<\/p>\n This stark imbalance underscores a growing pattern: When too many traders lean bearish, FARTCOIN often moves sharply against them. <\/p>\n As a result, short sellers appear to be treading carefully, as excessive pessimism has repeatedly backfired, turning negative funding into a setup for explosive upside moves.<\/p>\n Fartcoin’s rise reflects more than just meme-fueled hype—it stems from a unique narrative that actively blends AI innovation<\/a> with internet absurdity.<\/p>\n New Zealand-based AI researcher Andy Ayrey created an AI agent called the Terminal of Truth<\/a>, which conceived Fartcoin as part of an experiment in merging artificial intelligence with blockchain humor. <\/p>\n This unusual origin story has caught the attention of traders looking to capitalize on the intersection of AI and crypto, positioning Fartcoin as more than just a typical memecoin.<\/p>\n “Unlike most AI plays, it lives free of the execution risks and technical complexity of infra tokens *and* free of the fatigue and noise around tokenized agents,” wrote<\/a> analyst Ben in December 2024, adding: <\/p>\n “This simplicity coupled with absurdity is the perfect recipe for reflexivity: higher price = higher absurdity = higher attention = higher price.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n Fartcoin’s team continues to build its brand around viral internet culture, planning a Goatse-inspired film<\/a> to further fuel engagement. <\/p>\n It pushes the absurdity even further by incorporating a digital fart sound into its “Gas Fee” system—turning transaction costs into a deliberately crude punchline that reinforces its meme-first identity.<\/p>\n In doing so, Fartcoin has leveraged novelty and narrative to attract speculative capital without relying on a roadmap, founder figure or utility. <\/p>\n![\"5](\"http:\/\/www.thebusinesschain.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/0196432b-5ab6-7931-89d6-edd029f4b852-scaled.jpg\" "\\"\\"")
PEPE boom similarities fuel FARTCOIN hype<\/h2>\n
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Fartcoin’s social media hype spikes 500%<\/h2>\n
Fartcoin OI jumps over 500%<\/h2>\n
Fartcoin is founderless<\/h2>\n
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