PEPE price rises 16% in 30 days, down 21% on year as market remains volatile

PEPE , one of the most prominent meme coins, has delivered contrasting returns across different timeframes in late 2026, with data from CoinGecko highlighting its notable volatility. The token gained nearly 16% over the last 30 days but remains more than 21% lower compared to its value a year earlier. Investor attention has also turned to reports of sizable PEPE holdings attributed to wallets linked to Justin Sun, a well-known entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency sector. Despite these developments, analysts have described the overall outlook as speculative and caution that short-term gains do not guarantee future performance.