What Is Punch Crypto? Solana Meme Coin Surges 80,000% Since Recent Launch

Guy Fawkes 2026.02.21 2 min read

PUNCH, a Solana-based meme coin experienced an 80% price surge after securing a listing on a major cryptocurrency exchange, surprising the bear market and investors alike.

A baby monkey rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking has captured millions of hearts online, turning tragedy into a viral story of hope and recovery. And now a viral crypto memecoin

$PUNCH skyrocketed 22,290.8% over the past week. In fact, it pushed its market cap past $30 million. Following a massive 260% daily surge, it secured the number one spot as CoinGecko’s top gainer and ranked among the platform’s top three trending assets.

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Source: CoinGecko

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Who Is Punch The Monkey?

Punch, the viral lonely monkey, was attacked by another member of his troop and immediately returned to his plush toy for comfort. pic.twitter.com/5A4H5SqNdL

— Pop Base (@PopBase) February 19, 2026

A tiny monkey in a Japanese zoo with an unusual name has become one of the internet’s most beloved animal stories. Punch won millions of hearts online when he was seen clinging to the plush toy for comfort and security.

Punch, a baby long-tailed macaque, was rescued from illegal wildlife traffickers. He is now recovering at Japan’s primate sanctuary while capturing the attention of millions across social media platforms. Mainly because, despite being bullied by other monkeys, he has shown resilience during his rehabilitation.

The young macaque was confiscated from wildlife traffickers who had illegally captured him from the wild. Long-tailed macaques, also known as crab-eating macaques, are frequently targeted by the illegal pet trade due to their small size and perceived cuteness as infants.

Punch is currently receiving round-the-clock care from trained wildlife rehabilitators who are working to ensure his physical and psychological well-being.

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