5 Notable Coins Under $1 to Watch This Month: Sei (SEI) and Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Among the Front-Runners

July is heating up in the crypto scene, and five standout coins under $1 are drawing sharp attention. Sei (SEI) is gaining momentum on fundamentals, while Little Pepe (LILPEPE) is igniting hype with its meteoric presale. Rounding out the list are tokens tipping over meme, gaming, and DeFi trends—all offering compelling angles to watch.

Little Pepe (LILPEPE): Meme Rocket Set to Explode

Among the pack, LILPEPE is leading the sprint. Priced at just $0.0015 in its Stage 6 presale, the token has already sold 88.58% of its 6.75 B supply, raising $7.67 million—signaling whale accumulation and building FOMO. With a confirmed $0.003 listing price, any purchase now locks in 100% gains at launch. But that’s the baseline. Smooth Rocket analysts now see it climbing to $0.129 by year-end, which translates into a staggering 8,546% return—an 86× jump for forward thinkers. What’s fueling this surge? LILPEPE boasts a Layer‑2 blockchain built for memes, offering blazing speed and zero-fee trades. It’s also running a headline-grabbing $770K giveaway, awarding ten lucky entrants $77,000 each. With an official CoinMarketCap listing, audited contracts, and bot-resistant tech in hand, this is far from just viral content—it’s an infrastructure play with momentum. Even HackerNoon is calling it a “meme coin revolution.”

Sei (SEI): Infrastructure Powering a 2× Bounce

Want utility with upside? Sei delivers. Trading around $0.37, Sei recently broke out from consolidation and climbed over 105% in recent weeks. Its Total Value Locked (TVL) now surpasses $600M, driven by Circle’s integration of USDC and CCTP, which could boost adoption even further. Technicals suggest a short-term breakout to $0.47, with longer-term estimates ranging from $0.77 to $1.14 by year-end. That positions SEI as a strong infrastructure under $1, blending on-chain growth with large-scale confidence—ideal for investors seeking big-picture upside. Analysts at CoinGape see a breakout as imminent, with transaction activity tripling.

Pudgy Penguin (PENGU): NFTs with Institutional Buzz

Once overlooked, Pudgy Penguin (PENGU) broke out this summer, surging over 300%. Its NFT community and upcoming inclusion in Revolut—and even rumors of a CBOE listing—have ignited high-profile interest. With nostalgic branding and institutional validation—alongside rising whale activity—Penguin is becoming one of the hottest sub-dollar plays in NFTs.

Stargaze (STARGAZER): A DeFi Dark Horse

Stargaze Protocol is showing early promise as a sub-dollar DeFi bet. Its promise lies in next-gen yield tools and cross-chain performance, but without a flashy launch. As adoption grows, Stargaze could deliver compelling returns, though it is more speculative than LILPEPE or SEI. No presale hype, but early infrastructure potential makes it one to monitor. It’s also been featured in India Times’ July picks, disrupting the meme coin market.

FunFair (FUN): Early-Stage Metaverse Gaming

Rounding out the list is FunFair (FUN)—a low-cost metaverse entrant in gaming. It offers blockchain-based casinos and entertainment, backed by growing attention and emerging partnerships.  While riskier, its mix of social momentum and niche focus gives it upside if the blockchain gaming wave accelerates. Still under $1, it offers optional exposure to gaming adoption trends.

Why These Five Matter Now

These tokens cover an appealing spectrum: explosive meme hype (LILPEPE), infrastructure momentum (Sei), NFT-community resurgence (PENGU), emerging DeFi utility (Stargaze), and nascent gaming/metaverse traction (FunFair). That diversity allows investors to spread risk while chasing upside through different crypto sectors, all under $1. LILPEPE has even been tipped by the India Times as the next PEPE contender.

Timing Is Everything

For LILPEPE, timing is key—Stage 6 is nearly complete, and the price moves to $0.0016 next. Hauling in early secures a dual win: 100% launch profit and a potential 8,546% upside. Indeed, this may be the sweetest window of the cycle. It’s also made multiple appearances in “best crypto to buy” roundups and even scenarios where Bitcoin hits $250K. For SEI, watch the breakout above $0.47; a confirmed move could spark institutional-level adoption. Meanwhile, Penguins, Stargazers, and FunFair require more thorough diligence, but each offers a unique perspective.

Final Take

July’s winners won’t just be high-market caps—they’ll be under-$1 projects with real catalysts. LILPEPE leads the pack with its combination of presale gains, Layer‑2 utility, whale attention, and community-driven momentum. But Sei, Pudgy, Stargaze, and FunFair provide equally compelling stories, whether you’re chasing moon shots or infrastructure plays. Missed DOGE at $0.0002? Now’s your reset. Just make sure to watch those stages, monitor resistance levels, and stay alert—this month could define the winners of 2025.

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