It’s been an eventful week for crypto investors, given the events surrounding the SEC’s Twitter hacking and eventual approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.

The buzz around these ETFs has translated into price rises across the meme coin space, with Shiba Inu (SHIB), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Pepe (PEPE) all seeing gains.

Investor demand has also ramped up for under-the-radar tokens, including Sponge V2 (SPONGEV2), which continues to attract attention ahead of its exchange listing.

Meme Coin Market Surges After Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval

Almost all meme coins have posted sizable gains in the past 24 hours, fueled by the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF.

Shiba Inu has been one of the top performers, surging almost 12% since yesterday to hit $0.0000104.

Alongside Shiba Inu, Dogecoin is also experiencing an uptrend, rising 11% in the same time frame.

SHIB and DOGE have added millions to their respective market caps, attracting over $1.1 billion in combined spot trading volume.

However, the price rises for these two coins pale compared to PEPE, which is up a staggering 21% in the past 24 hours.

PEPE is now hovering around the $0.00000142 level, marking a sharp turnaround from the bearish momentum in the first week of 2024.

Although PEPE is still well below its May 2023 all-time high, the uptick in price has been welcomed by long-term holders.

Whether the meme coin market momentum can be sustained remains to be seen, but for now, the approval of a spot BTC ETF seems to have brought renewed attention to the sector.

Renewed Crypto Market Demand Acts as Catalyst for SHIB, DOGE & PEPE to Rise

There are several reasons why meme coins are benefitting from ETF approval, even though it isn’t directly related.

Firstly, the ETF approval has brought increased mainstream media coverage to the crypto market as a whole.

This attention has spilled over to popular meme coins like Shiba Inu and Dogecoin, driving investor demand.

Secondly, the approval signals wider acceptance of cryptocurrency as a viable asset class.

Meme coins benefit from this since it boosts their legitimacy in the eyes of both new and seasoned investors.

Finally, regulatory tailwinds, like ETF approval,