Date: Wed, February 26, 2025 | 10:58 AM GMT

The cryptocurrency market remains in a corrective phase following the November rally, with the downturn extending into February. Several recent events, including the escalating trade war sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the Bybit hack, have fueled further volatility.

One of the hardest-hit assets in this downturn has been Ethereum’s top memecoin, Pepe (PEPE), which has seen a 55% correction over the past two months. Currently, PEPE is trading around $0.0000083, after hitting a five-month low.

PEPE Coin Price
Source: Coinmarketcap

Historical Pattern – A Potential PEPE Breakout?

According to crypto analyst Jameson, PEPE’s current price action on the 12-hour chart is eerily similar to its performance last year. In December 2023, PEPE underwent a steep correction, followed by a failed breakout in January. The coin then dipped further in early February before skyrocketing nearly 10x from $0.0000011 to $0.00001081 by March 2024.

Pepe (PEPE) 12H Chart
Pepe (PEPE) 12H Chart/Source: @jamesonxbt (X)

Now, the chart appears to be repeating the same pattern—a major correction, followed by a failed breakout attempt and a new low. If history is indeed rhyming, this setup suggests that PEPE could be gearing up for another massive rally, especially if Ethereum (ETH) stages a recovery.

Jameson commented, “It’s taking slightly longer to play out than I originally anticipated, but the idea remains unchanged.”

If PEPE follows this historical fractal, traders and investors could witness another bullish surge in the coming weeks. However, macroeconomic factors, including the ongoing trade tensions and liquidity concerns, could still weigh on price action.

Final Thoughts

While PEPE is currently in bearish territory, historical price action suggests that a strong recovery could be on the horizon if market conditions improve. With ETH playing a critical role in memecoin sentiment, a resurgence in Ethereum’s price could act as the catalyst for PEPE’s next potential breakout.

Still, given the ongoing market uncertainty, caution is advised. The volatile nature of memecoins means that price swings can be extreme in both directions. Traders should keep an eye on support and resistance levels, as well as broader crypto market trends, before making any moves.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.


Nilesh Hembade
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Nilesh Hembade
Nilesh Hembade is the Founder and Author of Coinsprobe, with 5+ years of experience in cryptocurrency and blockchain. Since launching the platform in 2023, he delivers daily, research-driven insights through market analysis, on-chain data, and technical research. His work has been featured on Binance, Bitget, and CoinMarketCap. He is also certified through Binance Academy (NFT Certificate).
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