With Euro 2024 set to kick off this week, the tiny intersection between crypto and sports is cheering in anticipation. England and France are the tournament's favorites, each led by their respective Golden Boys and Real Madrid stars, Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe. Naturally, this has sparked a frenzy of Euro-themed memecoins vying for dominance.
Leading the charge is $JOOD, the standout in the PlayerFi cartoon meta. With England tipped to lift the trophy this year, it’s no surprise that he is in form. Bellingham’s stellar year at Real Madrid, which saw Los Blancos secure yet another La Liga and Champions League title, has made him a fan favorite, boasting a market cap north of $2 million.
But it isn’t just about market cap. The project has given away a signed Bellingham jersey and over $500 to lucky holders. They're also leading the pack in content creation, churning out videos and memes that bridge the gap between crypto maxis and football fanatics. And let’s not forget their charitable efforts: $JOOD has raised over $2,000 for Prostate Cancer UK, adding $50 for every $100K in market cap. Tyler Durden himself has pledged to donate $10,000 if the project hits $10M.
At the other end of the pitch, $MBAPPE is showing strong signs ahead of the tournament with a market cap above $750K. Meanwhile, $KANE, $CANE, $BRUNO, and $YURO are also in play. And let’s not forget $GOL, the longstanding footballer favorite that’s poised to benefit from the upcoming tournament coverage.
This week, England and France will clash as fierce rivals, their memecoins battling it out on the blockchain. But after the dust settles, Bellingham and Mbappe will return to Real Madrid, teammates once more. Whether you’re holding a Golden Boy or one of the other football-themed tokens, Euro 2024 is shaping up to be a spectacle both on the field and the charts.
Whether you’re a die-hard football fan or just in it for the gains, the Battle of the Golden Boys promises to be an unforgettable one. And just as it is in the beautiful game, in the world of crypto nothing is impossible.