what's Kabuto?
Kabuto ($KABUTO) is a community-driven meme coin on the Solana blockchain, inspired by the viral quest of Kabuto King to collect all first-edition Kabuto cards from the 1999 Pokémon Fossil set. Launched via Pump.fun, it leverages social media storytelling on X (formerly Twitter) to build momentum, with the community rallying around the TCG narrative that propelled PSA 10 card values and token adoption. The project features an official website providing live updates on the Kabuto King's journey, profile picture customization tools for holders, and emphasizes organic hype from crypto and collectibles enthusiasts. As a typical Solana meme token, it relies on decentralized exchanges for trading, smart contract deployment for transparency, and social sentiment for growth, without centralized utility beyond its cultural meme appeal.
Kabuto Coin sees pump and dump activity targeting 200k market cap with aggressive shilling.
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x.com/kabutoking_Listed on Bybit Alpha on December 26, 2025.
Price increases 54%, leading notable movers in the onchain market.
A trader makes significant purchases over recent days and acquires the related Kabutops asset, while Logan Paul's name surfaces in connection to the project.
Market cap drops to 4M, down from the 13M reported on December 6th. A Polymarket prediction market tracks whether Kabuto 1st Edition card reaches $100 by December 31, with current odds at 40/60.
A holder destroys 1.2% of the token supply at a $2M market cap while expressing capitulation.
Current market cap stands at approximately 13M, up significantly from the 3.2M reported on December 6th.
The token is available for purchase on OKX exchange through their mobile app.
Market cap drops to 3.2M, down 68% from the $10m level reported on December 5th.
An auction for a Kabuto item currently stands at $14,800 USD with time remaining in the bidding period.
Content featuring the project receives 1,000,000+ video views this week on X.
The token surges 20%, becoming one of the day's notable movers in the meme coin sector.
The token reached $10m market cap but trades over 50% down from all-time high. A trader questions whether the project survives through next week.
Price forecast shows 64% odds of 1st Edition card reaching $100 by December 31.
A community member offers a 10-15K budget to purchase a signed card on eBay, with proceeds benefiting St. Jude's charity.
High-profile meme accounts including GME and other top meme accounts constantly mention the project according to a trader who bought during the pullback.
The project announces a community reimbursement program where members can submit receipts for marketing expenses like DEXTools and CMC listings. Physical card demand continues with eBay sellers cancelling orders due to rising prices.
The Pokemon coin meta slows down while collectors gain visibility outside Crypto Twitter, prompting a trader to buy the dip.
A whale trader exits position citing market volatility and "too much nonsense in the trenches," but re-enters on the dip and claims the project has triggered an "almost global movement."
The token achieves 5,358x returns according to a December 2nd ranking of top memecoins.
A whale accumulates 1,783 copies of 1st Edition Kabuto physical cards, with prices rising from $10 to $30-$40 per card in NM condition over a few days.
Multiple Pokemon-themed derivative coins launch following the project's performance, creating market saturation with traders warning copycat projects will fail immediately.
Market cap reaches $16-17M range with references to $24M price levels, continuing growth from the previous $13M milestone. Team claims another 100x achievement.
Market cap reaches $13M before retracing to $9.2M, representing continued price volatility after the $11M milestone.
Market cap reaches $11 million, continuing growth from the previous $8 million milestone.
Market cap reaches $8 million, continuing growth from the previous $5.6M milestone reported on December 2nd.
Market cap reaches $5.6M, representing a 184x increase from $30k entry point. Team member @tontheneko, described as both a memecoin and Pokemon quant, receives credit for the performance.
Market cap increases from $3.4M to $5.2M in a few hours as smart money accumulates tokens.
The token receives verification status on Moonshot platform.
Three days after launch, the token has more makers than $WOJAK had at its $34M market cap. A trader announces intent to purchase 100 SOL worth of tokens.
Market cap hits $3.2M all-time high, with AI trading tool Glydo signaling entry between $106k-$130k market cap.
Market cap grows to $2.5m, representing a 6x increase from $410k in 2 days, as top trader @0gantd profits from 2.8k to 17.8k.
The token trades at approximately $1.5m market cap with fees directed to card accumulation. A trader purchases both first edition physical cards and the token simultaneously.
Pump and dump activity referenced with 200k market cap target, accompanied by aggressive promotional shilling language.
The token reaches over 3,000 holders within 48 hours of launch.
Accumulation reaches 1,748 cards (from 69 in August) as last 24 hours show sales surge, crypto influencers DCF God and Graham Stephan comment on the phenomenon, and a $KABUTO meme coin launches on Solana with proceeds donated to the accumulation effort.
Market cornering attempt by @KabutoKing_ goes viral as PSA 10 1st edition prices surge from sub-$100 in early November to $600, with markets described as extremely thin.