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<p>Cryptocurrency traders recently witnessed an extraordinary surge in $PNUT, fueled by Binance’s endorsement and a tweet from Elon Musk.</p> 
<p>This rally generated millions in profit for savvy early investors, though not everyone benefited. With $PNUT now cooling off, a new token—$BERT, inspired by the Instagram-famous dog Bertram the Pomeranian—has captured market attention.</p> 
<h3 id="the-pnut-phenomenon">The $PNUT Phenomenon</h3> 
<p>$PNUT’s recent story shows how quick profits can happen in crypto markets, especially for those who invest early. One big $PNUT investor made over $56 million by carefully buying and selling the token in just a few days.</p> 
<p>Here’s what happened:</p> 
<ul> 
 <li><strong>November 2:</strong> Elon Musk tweeted about $PNUT, sending its price up fast. During the rush, a smart trader put in $15,500 and earned around $1,500 quickly, taking advantage of the buzz.</li> 
 <li><strong>November 3-10:</strong> After making a small profit, the trader looked into $PNUT more and invested about $2.8 million to buy more.</li> 
</ul> 
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GcVWp5RbkAQt792?format=jpg&amp;name=small" alt="Image" title="Missed Out on $PNUT? Here’s Why Traders Are Now Eyeing $BERT 29"></p> 
<ul> 
 <li><strong>November 11:</strong> Binance said it would<a href="https://crypto.ro/en/news/binance-will-list-act-and-pnut-with-seed-tag-today/"> list $PNUT</a>, and the trader started selling parts of his $PNUT holdings. By this time, his remaining $PNUT was worth $56.64 million.</li> 
</ul> 
<p>Since then, $PNUT’s price has dropped a bit, now with a market cap of $1.94 billion, down from $2.4 billion. Many smaller investors have moved on to new opportunities, giving $BERT a chance to shine.</p> 
<h3 id="enter-bert-the-crypto-inspired-by-a-dog">Enter $BERT: The Crypto Inspired by a Dog</h3> 
<p>$BERT, named after Bertram the Pomeranian, was created after a fun online contest in New York City where people voted for him as “Honorary Dog Mayor.” Bertram, who has nearly 400,000 Instagram followers, soon inspired fans to buy $BERT in hopes that both his popularity and the token’s value would go up.</p> 
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="https://archive.is/HvcyE/27b64b41d508c05ad780692d5bdff1cb22f695a1.webp" alt="a bracket of cute dogs" title="Missed Out on $PNUT? Here’s Why Traders Are Now Eyeing $BERT 30"></p> 
<p>Some fans of $BERT believed that as Bertram advanced in the contest, the token’s price would rise. Supporters actively encouraged one another to vote for Bertram and invest in $BERT, hoping to boost both his popularity and the coin’s value.</p> 
<p>As speculation grew, $BERT’s market cap skyrocketed, rising from $2 million to nearly $60 million in just eight hours following a<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/13/nyregion/new-york-mayor-voting-dog.html" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> media story</a> that highlighted the craze.</p> 
<p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-53145 alignnone" src="https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55.png" alt="dexscreener.com Bert SOL 2024 11 14 12 59 55" width="1339" height="510" title="Missed Out on $PNUT? Here’s Why Traders Are Now Eyeing $BERT 31" srcset="https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55.png 1339w, https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55-300x114.png 300w, https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55-1024x390.png 1024w, https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55-768x293.png 768w, https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55-750x286.png 750w, https://crypto.ro/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/dexscreener.com_Bert_SOL_2024-11-14_12-59-55-1140x434.png 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1339px) 100vw, 1339px"></p> 
<h3 id="a-closer-look-at-bert-s-market-potential">A Closer Look at $BERT’s Market Potential</h3> 
<p>While $BERT’s initial rise was rapid, it has also raised concerns typical of speculative crypto trends. Like $Pnut, $BERT saw a large influx of retail investors, driven by FOMO and a desire to capitalize on the coin’s potential “viral” value.</p> 
<p>For context, if an individual invested $100 when $BERT’s market cap was still at $2 million, their investment would have grown substantially as the token reached $60 million in market cap—a return of approximately 2,900%. That means the initial $100 investment could have turned into about $2,900.</p> 
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone" src="https://archive.is/HvcyE/de81bf428fef312b09b32e40102d08bfa12f6279.jpg" alt="de81bf428fef312b09b32e40102d08bfa12f6279" title="Missed Out on $PNUT? Here’s Why Traders Are Now Eyeing $BERT 32"></p> 
<h3 id="the-risks-and-rewards-of-trading-meme-tokens">The Risks and Rewards of Trading Meme Tokens</h3> 
<p>High returns with tokens like $PNUT and $BERT come with high risks. Meme tokens are very volatile, often going up and down quickly. Many also face risks from “pump-and-dump” schemes, where the price is pushed up fast and then sold off just as quickly.</p> 
<p>If you’re thinking about trading in meme tokens, it’s important to understand these risks. While some people make quick gains, many others face losses. Doing research, spreading out your investments, and only using money you can afford to lose are good ways to stay safer in this unpredictable market.</p>

Missed Out on $PNUT? Here’s Why Traders Are Now Eyeing $BERT

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