In the past week, Solana -based memecoins Popcat and Dogwifhat have experienced significant losses, marking a broader decline in the cryptocurrency market. Traders are now anticipating further turbulence as the month unfolds, with a potential rebound expected in October.
Popcat (POPCAT) recorded the most significant drop among the top memecoins by market capitalization, decreasing 27.7% from $0.75 on August 26 to $0.56. Dogwifhat (WIF) closely followed, shedding 26.6% over the same period, dropping from $1.90 to $1.41. The declines reflect a wider sell-off affecting numerous memecoins, set against a backdrop where major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ether fell 10.5% and 11.3%, respectively.
Despite the already steep losses, many market participants are bracing for continued declines in the short term. Historically, September has been notorious for poor performance within the cryptocurrency sector, with Bitcoin experiencing an average loss of 4.64% since 2013. In contrast, the months of October and November have historically been more favorable for the market, with Bitcoin typically showing gains of 22.9% and 46.81%.
Given this historical context, traders are cautious. Some are expressing skepticism about a substantial recovery occurring until October. With ongoing volatility influenced by external economic factors, traders are preparing for more short-term challenges, with minor fluctuations prompted by economic reports and comments from influential figures potentially affecting market sentiment.
As the crypto landscape continues to evolve, attention turns towards potential recovery trends as the year progresses, particularly in the traditionally stronger months ahead.
