Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Surpasses $118K Driving LILPEPE Presale to $7.8M with 7% Surge in Stage 6

Bitcoin’s recent ascent above $118,000 has reignited discussions about its potential to breach $140,000, driven by improving on-chain metrics and favorable macroeconomic sentiment [1]. This upward trajectory has drawn attention to smaller, high-upside assets, particularly in the meme coin sector, where traders are increasingly allocating capital to a new Ethereum Layer-2 project, LILPEPE. Priced below $0.002 per token, LILPEPE has raised $7.8 million in its presale by selling over 6 billion tokens across six stages. The current Stage 6 offering is priced at $0.0015, a 7% increase from the prior round [2]. Analysts highlight the project’s infrastructure, including zero-tax trading, bot-resistant launch tools, and a custom Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 blockchain, as differentiators in the meme coin space [3].

Legacy meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are losing momentum, with flattening demand and stagnant narratives creating room for newer projects to gain traction. LILPEPE’s rapid presale sellouts, robust Telegram and X communities, and focus on utility-driven infrastructure have attracted both retail and institutional interest [4]. Early adopters and analysts note that meme coins historically outperform during altcoin cycles following Bitcoin’s price breakthroughs, positioning LILPEPE as a potential beneficiary of the current market dynamics [5].

The interplay between Bitcoin’s rally and altcoin activity remains significant. While BTC’s institutional adoption and technical strength anchor market optimism, smaller tokens like LILPEPE offer amplified upside potential. CryptoQuant analysts suggest Bitcoin could rise another 20% to 25% before short-term holders begin profit-taking, indicating an open window for altcoin movement [6]. LILPEPE’s low gas fees, sniper bot resistance, and Ethereum Layer-2 framework align with current trader priorities, making it a focal point for capital rotation out of Bitcoin [7].

However, the project’s long-term success hinges on execution. Early forecasts project a post-launch price ceiling of $0.10 to $0.30—20x to 50x returns from current levels—but these are speculative and contingent on broader market conditions. The token’s infrastructure and ecosystem development must deliver tangible value to sustain interest beyond speculative hype [8].

As Bitcoin’s price action and macroeconomic factors shape the crypto landscape, LILPEPE’s emergence reflects a shift in trader behavior toward projects with clear utility and infrastructure. Whether this trend persists will depend on Bitcoin’s trajectory and the ability of meme coins to differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

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[1] [title1] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[2] [title2] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[3] [title3] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[4] [title4] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[5] [title5] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[6] [title6] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[7] [title7] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000

[8] [title8] https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2025/07/meme-coin-traders-pour-into-viral-newcomer-below-0002-as-bitcoin-btc-eyes-move-toward-140000