While major cryptocurrencies have eroded investor portfolios in 2026, one under-the-radar token continues its impressive run from last year.
PIPPIN Emerges As An Oasis
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL)-based memecoin pippin (PIPPIN) has lifted nearly 25% this year, emerging as the fifth-most successful cryptocurrency in what is arguably a bear market.
In stark contrast, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), two of the biggest and most popular cryptocurrencies, have tumbled 23% and 33%, respectively.
| Cryptocurrency | YTD Gains +/- | Price (Recorded at 1:43 a.m. ET) |
| pippin | +24.56% | $0.4856 |
| Bitcoin | -23.30% | $67,068 |
| Ethereum | -33.26% | $1,979.54 |
2025 Surge Extended
However, PIPPIN’s rise hasn’t been sudden. It was the standout performer of 2025, delivering returns of more than 5,000%. Over the last year, the coin added more than $450 million to its market capitalization.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence indicator, which compares two exponential moving averages of an asset’s price, typically the 12-period and the 26-period, flashed a “Buy” signal for PIPPIN, according to TradingView.
The Bull Bear Power indicator, which measures the strength of buyers and sellers, also flashed a “Buy” reading for the memecoin. The Relative Strength Index, however, was “Neutral,” indicating a balance.
PIPPIN was launched as a viral AI-generated unicorn image by Yohei Nakajima, creator of the autonomous AI agent BabyAGI. After going viral on social media, the community decided to transition the token into an autonomous AI agent on X.
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