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Raoul Pal, the founder and CEO of Real Vision Group, disclosed on social media platform X that he holds less than 2% of dogwifhat ($WIF), a dog-themed meme coin based on the Solana blockchain.
Pal's dogwifhat exposure
Pal's disclosure comes amid a recent surge in the market value of $WIF, which has seen impressive gains over the past few months. This meme coin has captured the attention of crypto investors with its rapid rise in value and its unique dog-themed branding.
Dogwifhat skyrocketed in popularity since its launch late last year, riding the support of other successful canine-themed coins like Dogecoin ($DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Bonk (BONK). With the broader crypto market rallying, $WIF saw a 33% increase in value over the past 24 hours, trading at $3.11, according to CoinMarketCap data. Pal also acknowledged its 1,600% surge in 90 days, complemented by 600% in 30 days and 54% in seven days, respectively.
$WIF = Banananananas! +1600% in 90 days, 600% in 30 days, +54% in 7 days. @blknoiz06 nailed this call. There is no mania like crypto mania… (yes, I have a small bag <2%, no I’m not shilling it, merely enjoying the fun) pic.twitter.com/b3GdaLYyrc
— Raoul Pal (@RaoulGMI) March 14, 2024
The growth of $WIF has been nothing short of spectacular. Just months after its launch, it surpassed Floki (FLOKI) to become the fourth-largest meme coin by market capitalization, boasting a market value of $3.1 billion. While still a fraction of the size of $DOGE, which holds the 10th position among all cryptocurrencies with a market cap of $26 billion, $WIF's rapid success is undeniable.
In a testament to the profitability of meme coins, Arkham Intelligence recently revealed that a savvy trader capitalized on the frenzy surrounding dogwifhat, generating a 33,000% return on investment. This trader turned $6,000 in SOL (Solana's native token) into millions in realized profit.
While it remains unclear what the actual quantity of $WIF is that Raoul Pal owns, the exposure shows the massive embrace. Pal noted that he is not endorsing $WIF but merely enjoying the fun around the token.
Community engagement on $WIF
In a further display of community enthusiasm, recent reports indicate that $WIF supporters have raised substantial funds to display the token's mascot, a Shiba Inu wearing a pink beanie, at Las Vegas' iconic Sphere entertainment venue.
The campaign, which exceeded its fundraising target of $650,000 in less than four days, highlights the fervent following behind $WIF and its brand identity.