Chinese Meme Coin ‘Heima’ Surges Over 400% After Binance Alpha Listing

Recent price swings among Chinese meme coins, including Heima and Binance Life, underscore sharp volatility and speculative trading risks highlighted by industry observers.

Summary

Chinese meme coin Heima surged over 400% after its Binance Alpha listing, peaking at $8 million before settling at $5.94 million, a 242% daily increase. On Jan. 14, other BSC-based Chinese meme coins showed sharp movements: Binance Life rose 45% to a $260 million market cap, Laozi gained 39%, while I’m Coming and Life Candlestick fell by nearly 40–46%. BlockBeats reiterated warnings about high volatility and lack of intrinsic value in these assets.

Terms & Concepts
  • Meme coin: A cryptocurrency themed around internet memes, often driven by community hype rather than utility.
  • Market capitalization: The total value of a crypto asset, calculated as price multiplied by circulating supply.
  • Exchange listing: The process or announcement of a token becoming tradable on an exchange, often affecting liquidity and price.