What You Need to Know:
- Coinbase has included Fartcoin in its listing roadmap, indicating possible future trading.
- The token’s value surged 12% to $1.06, recovering from earlier declines, with trading volume reaching a record $400 million.
- Fartcoin, known for its comedic roots and dedicated following, allows users to earn tokens by creating memes or jokes.
Fart-powered humor overcame recent crypto pessimism as Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) rose by 12% within 24 hours, recovering from earlier losses linked to Pump.fun after Coinbase (COIN) added it to its listing roadmap.
According to CoinGecko data, the increase to $1.06 was accompanied by unprecedented trading volumes of $400 million, propelling the token into the top 100 by market capitalization.
Coinbase’s listing roadmap is effectively a watchlist used by the exchange prior to enabling spot trading. While no specific launch date is provided, tokens on this list typically go live within weeks, and traders anticipate a similar lineup to follow this time.
“Assets added to the roadmap today: Fartcoin (FARTCOIN) and Subsquid (SQD)”
Coinbase Assets 🛡️ (@CoinbaseAssets) - June 5, 2025
Fartcoin’s inception is as humorous as its name suggests. An unregistered Solana wallet minted one billion FARTCOIN tokens on Pump.fun on October 18, 2024, spending just 2 SOL (approximately $148.75) and rapidly liquidating most of its tokens within 30 seconds.
This currency has become a symbol of absurdity in certain crypto communities and serves as a whimsical stand against bleak macroeconomic predictions. Despite lacking intrinsic value, it has garnered a loyal fanbase, demonstrating consistent buying activity even during market downturns. As reported by CoinDesk, it previously reached a high of $2.68 on January 19.
Fartcoin’s platform creates an avenue for users to submit themed memes or jokes to earn tokens, complemented by a unique transactional feature that produces a digital sound with each trade.
Supporters invest in the currency not for its utility or technological breakthroughs but for the enjoyment and laughter it brings, making interactions surrounding it a shared source of amusement.
