The Solana-based meme coin MOODENG—inspired by Thailand’s famous baby pygmy hippo—just rocketed 39% after South Korea’s largest exchange, Upbit, announced its listing.

Key Details:

• Trading starts July 3 (17:00 KST)
• Pairs: KRW, BTC, USDT
• Contract address: [Verified Solana address]

Price Action & Market Reaction

📈 Instant Spike: Price jumped from $0.166 → $0.231 in minutes
📈 24-Hour Gain: 50.7% (Top gainer on CoinGecko)
📈 Market Cap: Surged from $165M → $200M+
📈 Trading Volume: $370.6M (+608% in 24h)

Why This Matters:

• Upbit dominates South Korea’s crypto market (16M+ traders)
• MOODENG is now the #1 trending coin on CoinGecko
• Google searches for “MOODENG COIN” hit peak interest

A Rollercoaster Ride for MOODENG

✅ May 2024: Triple-digit rally (Binance Alpha + Robinhood support)
❌ Late May-June: Downtrend
✅ July 2024: Upbit listing sparks renewed momentum

What’s Next?

• Short-term: Volatility likely as traders react to Upbit liquidity
• Long-term: Depends on meme coin hype & exchange support