PENGU price prediction 2025: Third-party price target

Launched in 2024, PENGU is the cryptocurrency of Pudgy Penguins, a collection of cartoon penguin NFTs first launched in 2021.

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As of August 2025, PENGU ranked among the 50 largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalisation, according to CoinMarketCap.

Below, we examine third-party PENGU price predictions for 2025 and beyond, alongside analysts’ outlooks and the key factors that could influence its price.

Current PENGU price and market position

PENGU is the cryptocurrency of Pudgy Penguins – a collection of 8,888 non-fungible tokens themed around cartoon penguins launched during the NFT boom of 2021. After being featured in The New York Times in August 2021, the project was acquired by Netz Capital CEO Luca Netz in 2022 for 750 ETH, following a public dispute between founder Cole Villemain and the community.

Introduced in 2024, PENGU runs on the Solana blockchain, designed to grant holders voting rights and access to exclusive features within the project's virtual ‘Pudgy World’ game. Alongside the main collection are the ‘Lil Pudgys’, comprising 22,222 additional NFTs as of August 2025.

In July 2025, according to OpenSea data, an unknown buyer acquired 45 CryptoPunks NFTs for roughly $10 million, pushing that collection’s floor price up 16.5% in a single day. CoinGecko noted the move quickly gained widespread attention, which renewed investor focus across the NFT market, including Pudgy Penguins.

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On 12 August 2025, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) traded around $0.03728, reflecting just a 0.35% increase since January, but notably 903% above its all-time low of $0.003715 from 9 April 2025. Its market capitalisation stood at approximately $2.27bn, ranking PENGU in the top 50 cryptocurrencies by market cap, according to CoinMarketCap data.

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PENGU coin price prediction for 2025 and beyond

As of 14 August 2025, third-party crypto analysts were mixed on the medium-term outlook for Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), reflecting varied methodologies and expectations.

In its algorithm-based forecast, CoinCodex set the average PENGU price at $0.02782 for 2025, with a predicted minimum of $0.02509 and maximum of $0.03631. The projections indicated significant volatility ahead, nearly doubling expectations to $0.05325 for 2026, dropping sharply to $0.03991 in 2028, then rebounding to $0.05950 by 2029.

In contrast, CoinDCX offered a more bullish forecast, expecting PENGU/USD to average $0.068 during 2025, ranging from a low of $0.065 to a high of $0.081. CoinDCX projected sustained annual growth, targeting an average of $0.44 by 2028.

Meanwhile, CoinEdition was relatively cautious, predicting an average price of $0.0150 in 2025, within a wider band of $0.0089 to $0.0225. Its longer-term outlook gradually improved, reaching $0.0185 in 2026, and steadily climbing each year to $0.0295 by 2029.

Long-term PENGU forecast (2025–2050)

	2030
	Low	Average	High
CoinCodex	$ 0.07524	$ 0.09626	$ 0.15111
CoinDCX	$0.24	$0.31	$0.38
CoinEdition	$0.0245	$0.0340	$0.0480
Gov Capital	$0.00546	$0.02029	$0.05884

Looking further ahead, CoinCodex was the only forecaster providing predictions beyond 2030, anticipating an average PENGU/USD price of $0.19940 by 2040, with lows of $0.15325 and highs reaching $0.24919. For 2050, the average forecast increased further to $0.60156.

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Will PENGU go up or down? Key factors to watch

The PENGU crypto price could respond to a combination of broader market sentiment and factors specific to the token.

Utility within Pudgy World

PENGU is the native token for Pudgy World, a digital environment tied to the NFT ecosystem. Any expansion in gameplay features, token-gated content or rewards for holders could support demand. However, delays in roadmap delivery or underwhelming user engagement may limit upside potential.

Community activity and governance

Pudgy Penguins has built a highly engaged community since its relaunch. Ongoing DAO-style governance discussions and social activity on platforms like X (formerly Twitter) can help maintain momentum, potentially lifting PENGU’s value. Conversely, if internal disputes emerge or sentiment fades, selling pressure may weigh on the price.

NFT ecosystem and collectibles demand

The broader success of PENGU is linked to NFT market dynamics. Strong sales of Pudgy Penguins or Lil Pudgys on secondary markets may signal renewed investor interest. In contrast, declining floor prices or low trading volumes could reduce appetite for the token itself.

Listings and liquidity

Wider accessibility remains key. Any future listings on major platforms such as Coinbase may support price via increased trading volumes – and vice versa if liquidity remains constrained.

Speculation and market cycles

PENGU’s price is also influenced by speculative trends in meme and NFT-linked tokens. A rising altcoin cycle or renewed hype around digital collectibles could provide tailwinds. However, a broader risk-off environment or fading interest in the NFT sector could trigger drawdowns.

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FAQ

Is PENGU a good investment?

That depends on your strategy, risk tolerance, and current exposure to NFT-related assets. PENGU offers a way to gain indirect exposure to the Pudgy Penguins ecosystem, including governance participation and in-game utility via Pudgy World. However, the token’s performance remains closely tied to sentiment in the NFT and meme-token space, which can change rapidly. As with any crypto asset, it is important to conduct your own research and consider portfolio diversification.

Could PENGU go up or down?

PENGU may move in either direction depending on several key drivers. These include progress on Pudgy World development, broader trends in the NFT market, token listings, and shifts in crypto investor sentiment. Traders should monitor roadmap updates, community activity, and major exchange news for potential insights.

What is PENGU?

PENGU is the native token of Pudgy Penguins, an NFT project that launched in 2021. It runs on the Solana blockchain and provides holders with access to governance votes and features in the Pudgy World virtual environment. It forms part of a wider ecosystem that includes the original Pudgy Penguins NFTs and the Lil Pudgys collection. As of August 2025, PENGU ranks among the top 50 crypto assets by market capitalisation.