# PNUT-USD · catalysts, narrative & risks

**Deep-research report — K3vl4r**  
**Symbols:** PNUT-USD  
**Sources:** 21  
**Published:** 2026-08-19  
**Canonical:** https://app.k3vl4r.com/research/deep-research-pnut-usd-catalysts-narrative-risks-2348

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# PNUT-USD (Peanut the Squirrel) — Research Summary as of 2026-08-19

## Overview

Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT) is a Solana-based memecoin that originated from a viral animal rights narrative [[2]](https://cryptodamus.io/en/articles/news/pnut-coin-explodes-viral-narrative-legal-battles-and-price-forecasts-2025-2026)[[4]](https://cryptodamus.io/en/articles/news/pnut-coin-on-solana-viral-meme-token-surge-2025-26-price-predictions-volatility-explained). As of August 19, 2026, PNUT trades at approximately **$0.04–$0.042** with a market capitalization around **$51 million** and 24-hour trading volume of roughly $8 million [[6]](https://crypto.news/price/peanut-the-squirrel/)[[7]](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/peanut-the-squirrel/)[[8]](https://www.coinbase.com/price/peanut-the-squirrel)[[9]](https://www.binance.com/en/price/peanut-the-squirrel). This represents a dramatic decline from its peak.

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## Key Recent Context and Catalysts (Last ~1–3 Months)

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