Over the last seven days, Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU) has experienced a substantial price increase of 18.8%, a noteworthy ascent that outpaces the gains seen in peer meme cryptocurrencies Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) and Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB). As of the most recent trading data, PENGU holds a market capitalization of approximately $755 million with prices around $0.01201 per token.
In comparison, Dogecoin’s market cap remains significantly larger, standing near $23.4 billion, with a price of roughly $0.1390, reflecting a weekly gain of 5.9%. Shiba Inu, meanwhile, commands about $5.12 billion in market capitalization with a price just under $0.059, amounting to a 12.3% increase within the same timeframe.
Technical traders are identifying promising patterns in Pudgy Penguins’ chart performance. Analyst Altcoin Sherpa highlights an "inverted head-and-shoulders" formation within higher time-frame support levels as indicative of a potential reversal setup. While this pattern suggests room for growth, the trader emphasizes the necessity for patience, underscoring the setup as a prioritized trade opportunity for the year.
Furthermore, MacroCRG remarks on the strength of PENGU’s current trading position, noting initiation of purchases at present price points and intentions to acquire additional tokens should prices retreat towards the $0.0112 level. This signals bullish sentiment anchored in support zones.
Looking back at last year’s market dynamics, Kook Capital recalls Pudgy Penguins’ prominent role in the brand and intellectual property (IP) discussions within the meme coin category, pointing to the token’s leadership in narrative dominance during that period. An optimistic projection is also put forth, with expectations for PENGU to surpass previous all-time highs and for 2026 to mark a significant year for the token. According to this viewpoint, Pudgy Penguins is positioned as a strong hold ranking just below Bitcoin in terms of ease and potential.
From a valuation perspective, trader aixbt provides an insightful comparison. PENGU is currently trading at an estimated revenue multiple of 16.6 times, derived from an estimated $50 million in sales linked to Walmart activities. For context, Build-A-Bear, a more established brand, has roughly $500 million in annual revenue and trades at a comparatively lower multiple near 0.6 times. Such a disparity may indicate vulnerability to a sharp correction if investors reevaluate the token’s price relative to implied underlying value.
On the regulatory front, developments impact market expectations as well. Crypto investor Conor Kenny reports that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has postponed its decision regarding Canary Capital’s proposed ETF surrounding PENGU. This hybrid fund intends to hold both Pudgy Penguins tokens and related non-fungible tokens (NFTs), but regulators are currently seeking additional time to understand valuation models and custody protocols for NFT-based assets.
In juxtaposition, Dogecoin and Shiba Inu continue to exhibit more modest price trends. Dogecoin’s price recently stood near $0.1387 but experienced a slight decline of 2.19%. Similarly, Shiba Inu showed a minor decrease of 1.14%, trading at approximately $0.000009. These shifts contrast with Pudgy Penguins’ relative strength and may reflect divergent investor focus or technical conditions.