Justin Sun now holds 2.82% of PEPE supply

Arkham Intelligence reports Justin Sun holds 2.82% of PEPE's supply, worth $51.25 million, acquired in the last 10 days. PEPE's price surged over 15% this week. Binance, Robinhood, and Coinbase hold larger shares, but Sun is the biggest individual holder. His holdings are nearing Gate.io's $54 million in perp open interest, suggesting spot demand may drive the rally.

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Published Oct 28, 2026, 9:00 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

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Why it matters

The fresh disclosure of a major whale's stake adds a new catalyst for price movement.

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Market read

New whale accumulation could push PEPE higher, especially if it breaks the $0.000005 resistance.

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What to watch

Potential regulatory scrutiny on large token holdings could dampen upside.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 8/10Timing: intraday today

Background

PEPE is a meme‑token that has rallied over 15% this week; major exchanges hold significant portions of supply.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

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Context

Justin Sun accumulated ~3% of PEPE supply ($51M) in the last 10 days, becoming the largest individual holder.

Expected impact

likely upward pressure as buyers chase the $0.000005 resistance level

Evidence & confidence

The new large whale accumulation is fresh information and aligns with the token's recent 15% rally, suggesting momentum could continue.

Market effects

Increased whale activity may attract more speculative capital into meme‑token sector.

No direct regional effect; impact confined to crypto markets.

Potential spillover to broader crypto sentiment as high‑profile investors signal confidence.

Counterpoint

If the accumulation is a short‑covering move, price could stall near resistance.

Key entities

  • Justin Sun

    Founder of TRON and prominent crypto investor.

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