As we predicted a couple of days ago, the market has gone from bad to worse because of a massive amount of Bitcoin (BTC) being repaid for the defunct exchange Mt. Gox. That BTC will likely be market-sold, which has caused the price of the market’s leading currency to come all the way down toward the $55k mark. As we know, BTC acts as a canary in the coal mine for the rest of the market.
The knock-on effect has not been good. Altcoins across the board have been dropping, and even the meme coin sector has plummeted. Considering that meme coins have been the star performers of 2024, this is worrying for investors. However, it’s not all bad news, as meme coin presales are still thriving despite the conditions.
It is the perfect place for investors to turn while conditions are bearish. They can watch their investments mature while being safe in the knowledge that they will not experience any of the consequences of market conditions until their launch. We found 6 meme coins we think are must-buy options, as they should be ripe to pump once listings begin.
- Pepe Unchained ($PEPU)
- WienerAI ($WAI)
- PlayDoge ($PLAY)
- Shiba Shootout (SHIBASHOOT)
- Base Dawgz ($DAWGZ)
- KAI ($KAI)
So, let’s not wait any longer and get stuck into what earns each project a spot on this list.
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Pepe Unchained- The Pepe alternative that sets it free for maximum gains
A trend that keen observers of the meme coin market would have noticed this year is that there are many alternatives to some of the biggest meme coins being launched. However, unlike in previous years, these coins are not just trying to live off the success of the original coin but rather improve on it. That is what we have here with Pepe Unchained ($PEPU). Its presale has raised an impressive $2.3 million in a very short time.
One thing that certainly attracts investors is the double-staking rewards. Given that the APY% stands at over 809%, this represents an excellent chance for investors to make extra crypto. The other main selling point is unlike the original Pepe. This new version will be built on its own layer-2 network. That means faster transaction speeds and lower gas fees, giving investors more room for gains.
WienerAI- The impressive presale for this meme/AI coin rolls on
The WienerAI ($WAI) presale has now passed the $7 million mark and has shown no signs of slowing. For a good reason too, as the combination of virality and utility with this project is very exciting. The utility comes from a combination of staking and built-AI trading capabilities. The latter is a valuable tool for any investor in today’s market.
The virality comes from the origin story of WienerAI, which we think meme coin investors will appreciate. It begins with a trip to the future to a place called New Silicon Valley. Here, we meet a mad scientist known as The Architect. He is trying to undertake an ambitious experiment that combines AI and pups but accidentally drops a sausage in the mix, and that’s how we get future big gainer WienerAI.

PlayDoge- The second alternative ready to outperform a major meme coin
PlayDoge ($PLAY) is the other meme coin on this list that may take some inspiration from a traditional meme coin, but actually looks like it could outperform the original. It shouldn’t come as a surprise when we see that while PlayDoge’s presale has thrived, Dogecoin (DOGE) has gone down over 37% in the last month, while Play Dog has raised over $5.3 million.
Our confidence mostly comes from the play-to-earn game at the heart of the PlayDoge ecosystem. The game is for everyone but particularly targets 90s kids as the game is inspired by Tamagotchi. Players will have to pay close attention to their pet pup by feeding it, giving it medicine, and entertaining it when it’s bored. Players also have a chance to earn $PLAY thanks to a global leaderboard.
Shiba Shootout- Play your part in this Wild West community
The presale of Shiba Shootout (SHIBASHOOT) has only just begun, but it has already raised over $500k. This project has so much going on it’s hard to know where to start. One feature that stood out to us was the ‘Token Governance Roundups.’ It is a system that allows investors to vote on key decisions the project makes. It mimics a Wild West community, so the project sticks to its theme.
At the heart of the project is the P2E game, which emphasizes community. Players come together to challenge each other, share memes, and immerse themselves in the excitement of the Shootout. Lastly, there is the ‘Lucky Lasso Lottery’ system, where participants use Shiba Showdown tokens for a chance to win big crypto prizes, with a portion supporting charitable initiatives.
Base Dawgz- Base jump into some gains with this multi-chain token
The Base Dawgz ($DAWGZ) presale is still quite new but has raised over $2.3 million. The standout feature of this project is that it represents the best chance for investors to make big gains before it even launches, thanks to its share-to-earn campaign.
Investors who refer friends using a code given to them after purchasing $DAWGZ or share memes and content related to the presale on social media will earn crypto. That means when the project launches, it could be hugely profitable if it pumps. Base Dawgz is a multi-chain token, so aside from Base, it can be purchased on ETH, SOL, BSC, and AVAX.

KAI- The fish-hungry cat that may be about to give dog memes a scare
The final meme coin on this list is a project we think could be very fun. KAI ($KAI) is a cat that retired from the crypto game long ago to focus on fishing. However, KAI is getting a little sick of all this talk about pups dominating the crypto world, so it could be time to get back in the game.
We think this cat alternative would interest a lot of meme coin enthusiasts. It also has some great utility and rewards for those who invest early. The APY% for stakers currently stands at over 1750%. Purchasing during the presale will also enter investors into a 10,000 airdrop contest.
Conclusion
That’s it from us now. As you can see, despite the current market problems, there are plenty of excellent projects to invest in from the presale market. All the above tokens represent great value, and we can see them all pumping once their listings begin.