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Capital Rotates from Big Meme Tokens into Early Presales as APEMARS, Pepeto and Pi Attract Whale Demand

Market coverage shows capital rotating from large-cap meme coins into early-stage presales, with APEMARS Stage 16 and other token sales drawing renewed attention [1][3][5].

35h agoApr 18, 2026, 3:12 AMNewsroom AI

Multiple outlets report a liquidity rotation from established meme tokens into earlier-stage presales and narrative-driven launches, noting slower momentum in large-cap meme coins and renewed interest in structured presales. Coverage highlighted APEMARS Stage 16 entering buy-now/watch lists after a quoted presale price of $0.00022327 and promotional MARS150 bonus, and noted APEMARS' reported early gains above 2,300% in recent write-ups [1] [2] [3].

Reporting also pointed to capital flows into upcoming listings and presales: Pepeto was reported to have raised over $9.13 million ahead of a confirmed Binance listing and attracted large buyers, while traditional finance participation—such as Goldman Sachs filing for a Bitcoin ETF—was cited alongside these market movements [4].

Separately, project-level developments were noted: coverage of Pi Network identified recent smart-contract activity, reported whale buying, and a deadline affecting node operators, indicating ongoing protocol milestones amid broader market rotation [5].

Taken together, the reports document a shift of market attention toward presales and early-stage token narratives while established meme coins show reduced momentum; coverage singled out APEMARS Stage 16 and Pepeto fundraising, alongside protocol updates for projects such as Pi Network [1] [2] [4] [5].

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