Arc Memecoins Surge: COOL and BEANCAT Lead the Pack

The Arc memecoin economy has taken off since its mainnet launch on September 16, with several tokens recording seven-figure valuations and sharp price swings within hours. The market is highly speculative due to a lack of long-term trading history and thin liquidity.

COOL, or 'usdc is cool,' has emerged as one of the clearest candidates for the best Arc memecoins. Its joke is inseparable from Arc itself, turning the use of USDC as native gas asset into a pixel-sunglasses meme. The token quickly developed a large holder base and crossed $2 million in daily trading volume.

BEANCAT has also generated significant interest due to its unusual historical narrative. It traces its identity to the @arc account on X, which used a cat avatar years before Circle's blockchain existed. The project became one of the most dramatic early Arc movers, with an approximately 8.5x move around mainnet launch.

Other notable mentions include ARCHITECTS, BARC, ARCASH, and ARCAT. Each token has its unique narrative, from community participation to on-chain mystery tied to Arc's earliest blocks. However, the market is highly volatile, and prices can change dramatically within hours.