WhiteWhale Meme Coin on Solana Jumps Over 60%, Market Cap Near $70M

The Solana-based meme token saw sharp price gains and heavy concentration among top holders, as GMGN data highlights a single wallet controlling over half of the circulating supply.

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Summary

WhiteWhale, a Solana-based meme coin, rose more than 60% in 24 hours, briefly pushing its market capitalization to around $80 million before settling near $70 million. GMGN data dated January 27 shows a wallet identified as The White Whale accumulated 15 million tokens worth roughly $1.05 million and now controls 67.9 million tokens, or about 54% of total supply, with no recorded sales and significant unrealized gains.

Terms & Concepts
  • Meme Coin: A cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes or trends, typically driven by community speculation rather than underlying utility.
  • Solana Ecosystem: A blockchain network supporting decentralized applications and tokens, known for high throughput and low transaction fees.
  • Market Capitalization: The total valuation of a cryptocurrency, calculated by multiplying its circulating supply by the current market price.