{"id":64659,"date":"2025-07-14T10:49:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:49:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/64659\/"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:49:13","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T10:49:13","slug":"pudgy-penguins-crypto-how-justin-suns-viral-post-sparked-pengus-90-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/64659\/","title":{"rendered":"Pudgy Penguins crypto: How Justin Sun’s viral post sparked PENGU’s 90% rally"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKey Takeaways<\/p>\n

PENGU soared nearly 90% after Justin Sun\u2019s viral post and ETF speculation boosted momentum. TRON\u2019s Sun slashed gas fees by 30% via STRX staking, with more network upgrades underway.<\/p>\n

Pudgy Penguins [PENGU]<\/a> is back in the spotlight after a surprise endorsement from Tron [TRX]<\/a> founder Justin Sun sent the memecoin soaring.<\/p>\n

The double-digit rally came alongside fresh plans to cut TRON gas fees\u00a0 \u2014\u00a0 a move aimed at making the network faster, cheaper, and more competitive.<\/p>\n

A meme, a moment, and a market surge<\/p>\n

PENGU, the Solana-based memecoin inspired by the Pudgy Penguins NFT collection, exploded nearly 90% this week after a viral post from TRON founder Justin Sun.<\/p>\n

Sun shared a cartoon penguin donning his signature hairstyle and a TRON-logo shirt, joking, <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cOK. Everyone has become a penguin.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Pudgy Penguins official account replied,<\/a><\/p>\n

\"PENGU<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: X<\/p>\n

The lighthearted exchange lit up X, igniting community momentum and price action.<\/p>\n

The rally follows analyst Ali Martinez\u2019s bullish outlook<\/a> on PENGU\u2019s fundamentals, and a new catalyst: the U.S. SEC\u2019s recent acknowledgment of a Spot PENGU ETF filing, which pushed the token past a multi-month high.<\/p>\n

Sun targets cheaper fees to stay competitive<\/p>\n

While PENGU grabbed headlines, Justin Sun kept focus on TRON\u2019s<\/a> long-term edge \u2014 lowering gas fees.<\/p>\n

In a post on X, Sun urged the community to adopt strategies like increasing the energy cap and encouraging staking to keep TRON\u2019s transaction costs competitive.<\/p>\n

He wrote, <\/a><\/p>\n

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\u201cAs the price of TRX continues to rise, the Tron community should adopt various measures to reduce Tron\u2019s gas fees.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Backing his call with action, Sun revealed that<\/a> JustLend\u2019s new STRX staking feature has already slashed energy rental prices by 30% in multiple scenarios, with further fee-reducing measures now underway.<\/p>\n

Overbought but unbothered<\/p>\n

Despite a minor dip, PENGU\u2019s momentum remained firmly intact at press time. The RSI sat above 81, showing extreme overbought conditions; yet buyers haven\u2019t backed off.<\/p>\n

\"pudgy<\/a><\/p>\n

Source: TradingView<\/p>\n

After a sharp multi-day rally, the red candle may reflect short-term profit-taking rather than a reversal. The MACD line continued to climb above the signal line, showing bullish strength.<\/p>\n

Volume remained elevated, confirming market interest hasn\u2019t faded. Technicals suggest PENGU could see further upside; though traders should watch for cooling signs after the parabolic run.<\/p>\n

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