Pudgy Penguins Eyes Top 3 Meme Spot Alongside Dogecoin, Shiba Inu After Nasdaq Spotlight With VanEck

Zinger Key PointsPudgy Penguins made a surprise appearance with VanEck at the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony.A break above $0.010 could send $PENGU toward $0.012, according to one trader.Get access to the leaderboards pointing to tomorrow’s biggest stock movers.Pudgy PenguinsPUDGY/USDstole the spotlight on Monday after joining VanEck at the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony, signaling growing mainstream recognition forthe meme coin.What Happened:Crypto chart analyst Ali Martinez observed that Pudgy Penguins rallied 32% after its mascot the Pudgy Penguin appeared on stage with VanEck.He predicts a break above $0.010 could pave the way for a move toward $0.012.Lord Durdenpointedout the striking symmetry betweenPepePEPE/USDand PENGU, especially when viewed through Fibonacci levels.With PENGU now enjoying cultural momentum after its Nasdaq debut, the trader sees it as “positioning itself as a major force in crypto culture.”.The unexpected crossover between TradFi and meme culture has ignited speculation that PENGU could soon challengeDogecoinDOGE/USDandShiba InuSHIB/USDfor a top three meme coin spot.CRG often sceptical of hype cycles,dismissedthe notion that this was a top signal. Instead, they believe the chart structure suggests a bottom forming, with viral potential still intact.Get StartedTrade Bitcoin, Ethereum, and More Instantly — No Wallets, No HassleSpeculate on price movements, claim up to $200 in bonuses, and start with risk-free paper trading with crypto futures on Plus500.Get StartedDisclosure: 82% of retail CFD accounts lose moneyAlso Read:Dogwifhat Leaps 20%, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu Climb As Memecoins Spike After Trump Announces Iran-Israel CeasefireWhy It Matters:Degen Newshighlightedthat the Pudgy Penguin mascot appeared at the Nasdaq opening bell ceremony along with the VanEck.While the floor went up by 5% only, trader Xeer believes that if this would be 2021 this news would've sent the floor 3x overnight and PENGU would be ripping 2-3x while the entire timeline lost its mind.JBond Wagondetailedthat Pudgy Penguins is no ordinary project: it boasts billions of GIPHY views, millions of followers, strong toy sales, and major retail partnerships, all centered around one iconic image: Pax, the blue penguin.As the brand expands with more distribution and partnerships, its notoriety grows, bringing more attention, more sales, and more investor demand. While it's still early for TradFi access, a potential ETF by VanEck could change that.Loading...Loading...Read Next:Trader Warns Dogwifhat Could Trigger Meme Coin Meltdown If Key Level BreaksImage: Shutterstock$DOGEDogecoin$0.1637-0.12%Stock Score Locked: Edge Members OnlyBenzinga Rankings give you vital metrics on any stock – anytime.Unlock RankingsEdge RankingsMomentum85.86Price TrendShortMediumLongOverview$PEPEPepe$0.0000100.50%$SHIBShiba Inu$0.0000120.60%Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs© 2025 Benzinga.com. . .Posted In:CryptocurrencyNewsTop StoriesMemeCoinsBenzinga simplifies the market for smarter investingTrade confidently with insights and alerts from analyst ratings, free reports and breaking news that affects the stocks you care about.Join Now: Free!Already a member?Sign in