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title: "Base Ecosystem Meme Coin KellyClaude Surges 120%"
type: "News"
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url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286896368.md"
description: "On May 19, the Base ecosystem meme coin KellyClaude surged by 120%, reaching a market cap of $4.7 million before settling at $4.1 million. Its 24-hour trading volume was around $2.1 million, marking a two-month high but still 76% below its historical peak. BlockBeats warns that meme coin trading is highly volatile and speculative, urging investors to be cautious."
datetime: "2026-05-19T10:33:47.000Z"
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# Base Ecosystem Meme Coin KellyClaude Surges 120%

On May 19, the Base ecosystem meme coin KellyClaude experienced a significant increase, rising by 120% in the afternoon. According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, its market capitalization reached a peak of $4.7 million and is currently around $4.1 million, with a 24-hour trading volume of approximately $2.1 million. This marks a two-month high for its market value, although it remains about 76% below its historical peak. BlockBeats advises users that meme coin trading is highly volatile, often driven by market sentiment and speculative concepts, lacking intrinsic value or practical use cases. Investors are urged to be cautious of the associated risks.

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