Poloniex Lists VIRGEN by Virtuals

Poloniex, a veteran crypto exchange since 2014, is rolling out $VIRGEN, the first memecoin on the Virtuals platform, featuring the iconic Pepe the Frog mascot. Deposits opened at 04:30 UTC, and full trading kicked off at 07:30 UTC on May 30, 2025. This listing aims to boost $VIRGEN’s visibility and liquidity, tapping into the memecoin craze that’s been heating up the market. With memecoins like PEPE inspiring a wave of new tokens, $VIRGEN’s entry could attract traders looking for the next viral hit [Poloniex Announcement].

Recent News

Virtuals has been making waves recently. In March 2025, they secured $5M in funding to expand their ecosystem, focusing on community-driven tokenomics [CoinTelegraph, 2025-03-15]. They also launched a staking program for $VIRTUAL, rewarding “Virgens” (long-term $VIRTUAL holders) with daily token distributions based on trading volume [Virtuals Whitepaper]. This listing aligns with their mission to grow their memecoin offerings and engage a broader audience.

Future Plans

Virtuals’ roadmap includes a new feature for community participation in ecosystem defense, set for Q3 2025, reducing reliance on treasury funds. They’re also planning to expand taxable Agent/$VIRTUAL pools, incentivizing referrals with a 20% trading tax share for referrers [Virtuals Whitepaper]. These updates aim to enhance scalability and reward active community members.

Onchain Data

While specific $VIRGEN onchain data on Poloniex isn’t available yet, MEXC reports a 24-hour trading volume of $78.82K and a 14.71% price surge for $VIRGEN as of May 30, 2025 [MEXC Market Data]. This suggests growing interest, though trading volumes may spike further post-listing.

Community Sentiment

X reactions are mixed. Some users hype $VIRGEN’s potential, citing 80%-90% accuracy from analysts like @QuintroAnn, while others, like @GoNiv3, warn of Poloniex’s alleged scam risks, reflecting lingering distrust from its 2019 Circle spin-off [X Post IDs: 1928304782550139272, 1928331813119803472]. Proceed with caution—new listings can be volatile, so DYOR before trading.