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Popcat (POPCAT) Price, Contract Address & How to Buy

Popcat (POPCAT) explained: the Oatmeal cat meme, token history, contract address, live POPCAT price, risks, and how to buy POPCAT on Solana using Axiom.

Popcat (POPCAT) guide on Axiom Pro: price, contract address and how to buy on Solana

Popcat is the Solana memecoin for one of the internet's most recognisable cat memes: Oatmeal, a cat photoshopped to open its mouth into a perfect "O" with a popping sound. The meme spread worldwide in 2020, and the token turned it into the leading cat coin on Solana at a time when dog coins dominated the market.

This guide covers what POPCAT is, where it came from, the contract address you need, the risks specific to Popcat, and how to buy it on AxiomPro. The live box above refreshes POPCAT price, market cap and liquidity every day.

Meet Popcat (POPCAT)?

POPCAT's first pool opened on 12 December 2023. It climbed steadily through 2024 as "cat season" became a recurring narrative and reached its all-time high of $2.05 on 17 November 2024. It has stayed among the larger Solana memes since, often moving in step with other cat tokens such as MEW.

Why POPCAT is on our radar

When we compiled this list on 22 September 2026, POPCAT had moved +26% over seven days and +4% over thirty. POPCAT had a strong weekly move at selection time as cat-themed tokens caught a bid.

Popcat (POPCAT) timeline and key facts

First DEX pool 2023-12-12 (about 33 months before this list was compiled)
POPCAT all-time high 2024-11-17 (see the box above for the level)
POPCAT supply circulating about 100% of 979.98 million tokens
Main POPCAT pool Raydium on Solana
Selected for this series 22 September 2026 (+26% over 7 days)

What sets POPCAT apart

  • Instantly recognisable meme. Popcat predates the token by years and is known outside crypto.
  • Category leader. It is the reference coin for Solana's cat narrative.
  • No unlocks. Supply is fully circulating.

POPCAT-specific risks

  • Narrative rotation. When the market rotates from cats to dogs or AI, POPCAT can lag.
  • Large drawdown. It trades well below its 2024 high.
  • Imitators. Many "pop" and cat tokens exist. Use the contract above.

Risk checks for POPCAT

Before committing money, run through four questions:

  1. Is this the real token? Match the contract address, not the logo or ticker.
  2. Can I get out? Look at liquidity and 24h volume; exits are harder than entries on thin pools.
  3. Who else holds it? Concentrated holders are the biggest single risk in memecoins.
  4. What is my stop? Write it down before you buy.
Four-step diagram showing how to buy Popcat (POPCAT) on Axiom: create an account with referral code trading20, fund it with SOL, search the POPCAT contract address 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hr, then buy and set exits.
Buying POPCAT on Axiom: always search by the contract address above rather than the ticker.

Getting POPCAT into your wallet with Axiom

Axiom is a trading terminal, not an exchange, so you keep custody of the POPCAT you buy. Here is the short version:

  • Account and code: create your Axiom login and type trading20 into the referral box during sign-up. It is the only moment the 20% fee discount can be added.
  • Fund with SOL: every POPCAT buy is paid in SOL, so deposit enough to cover the trade and a few cents of network fees.
  • Find the right POPCAT: paste 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hr into search. Axiom then opens the exact Popcat token page.
  • First order: use a small preset, keep MEV protection on, and confirm the fill in Portfolio.
  • Protect it: add a stop-loss and at least one take-profit level for your POPCAT position right away.

More on Axiom vs Photon: Photon SOL.

Will POPCAT go up?

It might, and it might not. A forecast is not a plan. What you can plan is position size and exits. Three signals are worth watching:

  • Volume versus market cap. Rising volume at a stable price often comes before a move.
  • Liquidity trend. Shrinking liquidity makes every sell hit harder.
  • Narrative strength. Is Popcat still being talked about, or has attention moved on?

The numbers in the box at the top of this page refresh every day.

POPCAT FAQ

Who is the cat in Popcat?

A cat named Oatmeal, whose edited mouth-popping images became a viral meme in 2020.

Is POPCAT a dog coin?

No. It is the best-known cat-themed memecoin on Solana.

What is the POPCAT contract address?

The Solana contract (mint) address for Popcat is 7GCihgDB8fe6KNjn2MYtkzZcRjQy3t9GHdC8uHYmW2hr. Always verify it before buying.

Where can I buy POPCAT?

On Solana DEXs through a terminal such as Axiom, which routes to the deepest POPCAT pool. Many large coins are also on centralised exchanges.

Is POPCAT on Solana?

Yes. The token covered here is the native Solana SPL token.

Crypto assets are highly volatile and memecoins can lose most or all of their value quickly. This page is information, not financial advice.

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