On our list of five names to watch, Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is at the top of coins under $0.50, to trade above $3 before the end of 2026. Little Pepe is priced at $0.0022 and has signaled that it will even outperform coins priced above $1, even at its presale stage.
Little?Pepe is the standout underdog here. Currently in its presale at $0.0022 in Stage?13, it has already raised over $27 million and sold more than 16.4 billion tokens. Early stage?1 buyers are already sitting on more than 120% gains. If the token lists at $0.003 as projected, current stage buyers could see about 36% upside before the launch. LILPEPE isn't just a meme coin. It's building its own Layer?2 chain optimized for memes, low-fee trading, and anti-bot protection. CertiK has audited the project and is now listed on CoinMarketCap, adding credibility for cautious investors. Its community engagement is remarkable, with a $777k giveaway and a "Mega Giveaway" rewarding top presale buyers (Stage?12-17) with over 15 ETH in prizes. Social buzz is off the charts. Between June and August 2025, LILPEPE peaked at 100 in ChatGPT memecoin?question volume, surpassing PEPE, DOGE, and SHIB. That kind of viral momentum, combined with real infrastructure, gives it a shot at substantial percentage gains in the next cycle.
Avalon Labs is a competitor with significant usefulness under $0.50, now trading at about $0.17. Its platform focuses on providing BTC-backed financing, connecting DeFi with conventional banking, and tokenizing real-world assets. It has the potential to surpass larger, slower-moving cryptocurrencies like ETH and SOL if its acceptance increases due to its blend of blockchain innovation and practical utility. Avalon Labs has a fundamentally solid narrative that strikes a balance between risk and plausible use applications, even though it lacks the viral meme buzz of LILPEPE.
Boost is trading at $0.0189 and has surged over 4.62% in the past 24 hours. The token is showing momentum, and its development could push it by 21x, beating ETH and SOL this cycle.
BAY is stabilizing around $0.13 after that huge wick to $0.188 and deep flush to $0.081. Price is slowly grinding back up and holding the mid-range. BAY could target $4.07 and is set to outperform ETH and SOL.
Overtake is currently trading around $0.320. It has a resistance hovering around $0.40. The recent bullish momentum could break above the resistance, potentially pushing the price to $1.20.
Entry price is key. Tokens under $0.50 offer far greater leverage than ETH or SOL, which already have high market caps and slower percentage gains. LILPEPE's combination of social virality, technical infrastructure, and presale incentives shows how smaller tokens can scale quickly. Boost and Marina Protocol's DeFi potential add fundamental strength, giving investors multiple avenues for upside.
If you're willing to swing for significant gains, Little?Pepe stands out right now. Its presale is nearly sold out, infrastructure is solid, and community momentum is immense. Early buyers are already enjoying strong returns, and the remaining presale stages still offer 36% upside, before a post-launch ride to $2.1. Boost and Marina Protocol provide alternative strategies for those seeking exposure to utility and DeFi.