On a relatively calm day for major cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) slightly increased to the $68,000 range, remaining within its recent boundaries ahead of the upcoming US Core PCE inflation data release. Bitcoin was last at $68,400, while Ethereum (ETH) dropped to the $3,700 range as traders speculated on the launch of spot Ethereum ETFs. Other major altcoins such as Solana (SOL), Toncoin (TON), and Dogecoin (DOGE) experienced flat or slightly lower trading conditions.

In such subdued markets, volatility-seeking investors often turn to on-chain token markets on decentralized exchanges, which can be highly risky. These markets see frequent launches of new meme coins and shitcoins, many of which are short-lived or scams, but some can yield significant short-term gains.

Top Crypto Gainers Today

Trumpy (PRESIDENT)
- A cat/Trump-themed meme coin.
- Increased by 62,000% in the past 24 hours, reaching a market cap of $1.1 million.
- Promises a supply burn at a market cap of $15 million.

MARV (MARV)
- An Ethereum-based Pepe-styled shitcoin.
- Rose over 800% in the past 24 hours.
- Current market cap is $2.1 million with $7.2 million in 24-hour trade volumes.
- Potential risks include pausable token transfers, as noted in a Go+ Security audit.

BonkWifCatShark (BITCOIN)
- A new Solana shitcoin.
- Increased by 11,000%, reaching a market cap of $180,000.
- Gaining traction among DEXScreener users with significant community support.

Alternative Investment Strategy – Crypto Presales
Due to the high risk associated with shitcoins, investors might consider meme coin presales, which could offer larger gains. One notable presale is PlayDoge (PLAY), a meme coin with play-to-earn (P2E) utility. The presale has raised nearly $500,000 and is launching at $0.005, with a modest market cap of under $50 million.

Investors are advised to conduct thorough research before engaging in these volatile markets.