The New Crypto Narrative
Did someone say Ye just launched an AI Agent Chapelle Meme Coin?
Jokes aside because if you checked your crypto wallet the last couple of weeks it is already cracking jokes! 😅
Let’s get serious…
What the 🤬 is going on in crypto?!
When will my alt coin bag pump?!
These are the big questions right now.
We have gotten a laundry list of good news in crypto, but yet your favorite magical internet crypto coin has likely not seen an increase in it’s price & market cap— if anything, your alt coin positions are potentially big right now.
Today’s Agenda
The New Crypto Narrative in 2025 🌟
Alt Coin Season: Dead or Alive? 💀
🌟 The New Path in Crypto? 🤔
⬆️ Historically, we have seen this path to alt coin season.
Does the above crystal ball of crypto chart still hold true, or has the game changed?
Last cycle's narrative: Ethereum was all the hype thanks to those artsy NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens).
This cycle's narrative: Solana is hitting the jackpot with a mix of degenerate meme coin betting on pump.fun, Trump & Melania's celebrity tokens, and all those artificial intelligence and AI Agent projects.
But here’s the trillion-dollar question: Are meme coins vacuuming up so much cash that Ethereum is left sobbing into its smart contracts? Or are the big bad crypto casinos—aka exchanges—playing 3D chess, manipulating prices to shake out the little guys before they and their whale pals gobble up all the discounted ETH?
Maybe they’re prepping for a tsunami of tokenization that could send trillions flooding into Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blue-chip cryptos.
Let’s get real for a sec (and yes, this is straight from Poppy’s snout)—any crypto coin that isn't Bitcoin might as well be a meme. But hold up, even Poppy gets that there’s a world of difference between crypto twitter and KOL memes and projects that are actually useful.
So, what's the scoop? Are memes the new kings of crypto? It sure looks like it this time around.
I suppose the good news is we have historically seen “Altseason” begin in the month of February, so only time will tell. But, it is finally this cycle where we see Bitcoin separate from the pack and continue its dominance? ⬇️
Poppy's still betting big on Bitcoin hitting a new peak of $120,000 by the end of March, but hey, could 2025 be flipping the script on everything we thought we knew about crypto cycles?
The next big thing is already here: INFLUENTIAL MEMES.
That’s right, it looks like mastermind type memes might just be the new path in steering the crypto ship this time around! 🐾
🌟 Influential Memes
Why could influential type memes actually be good for crypto?
So here’s the scoop on how most crypto projects roll:
Founders kick things off by gathering a pile of cash from investors and venture capitalists. They use this dough to put together a dream team and other resources aimed at tackling some big problem. In exchange, the investors and the core team usually snag a hefty chunk of the project’s tokens.
The goal? To make a quick buck and keep the team pumped, they launch these tokens to the public. But here's the catch—despite their high ambitions and utility claims, many of these projects crash and burn. Why? Well, because the bigwigs—the token founders, investors, VC buddies, angel investors, Telegram gurus, crypto twitter trolls and self proclaimed expert traders—control and manipulate a massive stash of the tokens. They can (and often do) cash out big time, leaving the token’s price in the dust.
This often results in the coin plummeting in value, the project struggling to keep afloat, and, sadly, everyday folks losing their investment. And just like that, it's on to the next one. Rinse and repeat—it's a classic crypto merry-go-round of money!
Well… isn’t this the same thing with memes, minus the actual value in building a project or technology to solve a real problem or make our lives better?
Yes… but, no. 😅
Poppy thinks it’s the “community” vibe of memes that really sets this new trend apart.
🎤 Taylor Swift — The Swifties Coin
I am not sure if you know, but Taylor Swift is very famous and has a cult-like “Swifties” community.
What if Taylor Swift launched a $Swift coin like Donald Trump?
“ThErE aRe AlReAdY cElEb CoIns” 😑 Poppy knows…
Even if her company controlled most of the supply (cue the classic rug pull scenario), she could design the $Swift coin with tokenomics that burn coins over time. That’s just basic Economics 101: reduced supply vs. demand = potential for price spikes. She could even pledge to donate some over time, or lock away access, wiping out the main fear of the project tanking to zero.
Could it still be very volatile? For sure, especially in the short term.
But could it eliminate the primary reason why 99.99% of crypto projects crash and burn due to, let’s call it, "strategic mishaps"? Absolutely.
Imagine if Taylor Swift let you buy concert tickets directly with $Swift coin, cutting out middlemen like Ticketmaster. What if holding $Swift coin meant getting periodic airdrops, kind of like dividend payments, based on how much dough her tours rake in?
Poppy’s betting big on these influential meme coins because, at the end of the day, community is what really counts in life. Sure, there’s a risk—trusting your favorite superstar not to pull the rug.
But really, what’s in it for them tarnish their reputation by a quick buck in the crypto era? (see what I did their swifties 😉)
These aren't your typical alt coins launched by fresh crypto outfits trying to make a buck. These tokens are backed by celebs and influencers who are already raking in the millions, if not billions. For celebs, influencers, artists, athletes, or even that well-known local businessman or woman, launching a token can fuel their ventures and fortify their community, rewarding followers in the process.
It's kind of like owning a cool artsy NFT that makes you feel part of an exclusive club, but with the added bonus of tangible value in holding that token.
Poppy sums it up like this: for any crypto to succeed, it’s simple:
Community > Team
Immediate utility (real value) > Just talk of big plans.
🚨 $Jailstool — Dave Portnoy & Barstool Sports 🚔
Dave Portnoy, the big boss at Barstool Sports, has been stirring up the crypto world again with his latest meme coin adventures, and triggering crypto twitter. After what some would consider bragging about making bank from trading meme coins like one named after a reality TV star ("Montoya por favor") and another inspired by NFL’s Josh Allen, Dave got some heat for possibly flipping these coins on his massive X following of 3.5 million.
Crypto twitter is essentially trying to compare him to Hawk Tuah girl in pumping (tweeting and promoting the crypto meme project) & then dumping (selling all of his tokens) when the market cap/price skyrocketed for profitable gains, while his audience was caught holding the bag (incurred losses).
Despite these coins hitting impressive market cap highs—$14 million for one and over $12 million for the other—they tanked hard, with the Josh Allen coin deflating to about $58,000. 📉
Dave’s been pretty chill about the backlash, cracking jokes about turning $10k into $75k and even quipping, "Do you go to jail for this? Can I not do this?" 🤷♂️
He’s from Boston, I am pretty sure he is built and desires the controversy.
Facing accusations of shady dealings, Dave clapped back, claiming he’s just keeping things real with his followers. He then doubled down by buying & hyping up the "JAILSTOOL" token, stating he will NOT sell until it hits at least $500M market cap (he is up millions in unrealized profits already too by the way), basically a middle finger to his critics saying he is going to jail for his antics. 😂
Portnoy has even got to the extent of releasing and selling merchandise here, using that money to buy the equivalent of $jailstool crypto token, putting his profits where his mouth is.
Although this is a major ego-driven troll. Poppy genuinely believes this could be the start of something very unique by influential people having the ability to pump projects, making their community a ton of money by simply sharing exactly what they’re going to do.
This latest chapter is classic Portnoy: part troll, part trader, fully entertaining by trolling. It’s a wild mix of stirring the pot, making some cash, and just seeing how far he can push it before people—or the market—push back.
That is the beauty of crypto and investing in general, it is a zero sum game and a friendly reminder, it is better to take full accountability of your decisions because guess what? The market doesn’t care about your feelings.
Bible Verse:
Ecclesiastes 3:1-6 "To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing."
Reflection: Life’s like a playlist—every song has its rhythm, and every season has its tune. This verse reminds us that change is part of the divine mixtape. Whether it’s time to start fresh or say goodbye, to build something up or take a break from the hustle, every moment is perfectly timed. Adapting isn’t about fighting these changes; it’s about moving to the beat. Kendrick did remind us two things are guaranteed in their matrix game: taxes and death… So, let’s dance through the shifts and swings, knowing each step is part of a bigger groove.🕺