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Fartcoin Blasts Higher While Markets Tank — Here’s Why

By Jessie Dex //
Published April 12, 2025
At the time of writing, Fartcoin is up 30% in the last 24 hours to trade around $0.96, according to CoinGecko. That marks a 97% weekly gain and a 250% rise over the past 30 days—not bad for a token inspired by flatulence and created by an AI last October.

Even as major coins like Ethereum (down 13% this week) continue to struggle, Fartcoin is enjoying what analysts are calling a sentiment-driven rally among meme coin enthusiasts with high risk appetites and a taste for internet absurdity.

The Meme Coin Mindshare

According to analytics firm Cookie.fun, Fartcoin’s mindshare doubled to 28.72% since April 1, topping all other meme and AI-adjacent tokens. The platform aggregates data from Solana and X (formerly Twitter) to gauge community engagement—and lately, Fartcoin is all anyone can meme about.

“There’s no founder to rug you, no roadmap to fake,” says Matthew Nay, an analyst at Messari. “It’s pure sentiment. Everyone knows what they’re getting into—like OG Bitcoin, but louder.”

From $0.20 to $2.48 and Back Again

Fartcoin isn’t new to market chaos. After peaking at $2.48 in January, it crashed to $0.20 in March. But the recent bounce suggests investors still remember its previous moonshot—and want a second ride.

Absurdity Breeds Copycats

As Fartcoin gains traction again, it’s pulling fellow Solana meme tokens up with it. Buttcoin and Titcoin—yes, those are real—are up 39% and 18% on the day, respectively. Both riff on Bitcoin’s logo with anatomical twists, showing that in meme coin land, no joke is too far.

“Crypto loves a remix,” Nay notes. “We saw it with Uniswap and SushiSwap, and now it’s happening with meme coins too. If the first one goes viral, someone always tries to fork the formula.”

Risk-On or Risk-Off? Depends on the Meme

Fartcoin’s comeback coincides with a steep drop in broader markets. Bitcoin slipped below $80K amid nearly $600M in weekend liquidations, and traditional indices like the Nasdaq and S&P 500 had their worst week since 2020. But somehow, meme coins are flourishing.

“Even in chaos, some traders are still bullish long term,” says Nay. “They remember the last cycle, and they’re not afraid to speculate—especially on something that’s already proven it can go vertical.”

Bottom Line: Sentiment Still Matters

With geopolitical tensions rising and macro fears simmering, Fartcoin’s rise is a bizarre but telling signal. As long as meme coin traders stay active and sentiment remains gas-powered, Fartcoin may continue blasting off while serious markets hold their breath.

Just don’t forget—what goes up often comes down. Especially in crypto. Especially with Fartcoin.

Disclaimer: The content on this blog is for informational purposes only and does not and will not ever constitute financial or investment advice. 100x is in no way providing financial advice, and no information here should be taken as a recommendation for any specific investment action or strategy.

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Jessie Dex

London-based crypto beast and enthusiast since 2021. Full-time author and part-time 100x meme coin hunter.

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