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Memory Chip "Supercycle" Sends Micron and SanDisk Soaring in 2026. WEEX Opens the Trade to Everyone Through Tokenized Stocks

With DRAM and NAND prices skyrocketing on AI demand, WEEX lists MU and SNDK perpetual futures plus DRAM spot, giving traders round the clock exposure to the storage rally, all denominated in

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July 27, 2026
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Memory Chip "Supercycle" Sends Micron and SanDisk Soaring in 2026. WEEX Opens the Trade to Everyone Through Tokenized Stocks
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With DRAM and NAND prices skyrocketing on AI demand, WEEX lists MU and SNDK perpetual futures plus DRAM spot, giving traders round the clock exposure to the storage rally, all denominated in USDT.

A memory supercycle driven by artificial intelligence is reshaping the semiconductor landscape, and the numbers behind it are extraordinary. Global exchange WEEX is bringing that theme to a wider audience through tokenized stocks, letting traders access the storage rally without a brokerage account and without waiting for stock market hours.

Through 2026, DRAM and NAND spot prices have continued to surge, driving both earnings and share prices sharply higher for memory makers. As of July 24, Micron Technology (MU) was trading around $921, up roughly 230% YTD, while SanDisk (SNDK) was trading near $1,590, up about 570% YTD. The fundamentals have largely kept pace with the rally. In its latest quarter, Micron reported revenue growth of approximately 346% year over year, while SanDisk's datacenter revenue soared 645% year over year, underscoring strong AI-driven demand across the memory market.

The core driver is a widening supply gap. Deutsche Bank projects a roughly 10% DRAM shortfall in 2026, widening to about 29% by 2028, with tight conditions potentially lasting through 2030. High bandwidth memory, known as HBM, is the key growth engine. Micron's HBM4 has entered volume production, and SanDisk has signed supply agreements with multiple hyperscale cloud customers. Analysts including UBS argue the pricing upcycle is far from over.

"Retail traders have watched this rally from the sidelines because getting exposure meant opening a U.S. equity account and trading only during market hours," said a WEEX spokesperson. "Tokenized stocks remove that friction. The storage story is one of the biggest macro trades of the year, and now anyone can express a view on it."

On WEEX, users can trade MU/USDT futures and SNDK/USDT futures, denominated in USDT, with up to 100x leverage and both long and short direction, to track Micron and SanDisk price action. Those who prefer spot can position around the storage theme through DRAM spot. All markets trade round the clock, free from U.S. session constraints.

WEEX urges caution in a crowded trade. Memory names have already risen sharply this year and pulled back hard at times. Micron and SanDisk each fell roughly 8% and 16% over the past month. Combining tokenized equities with leveraged contracts multiplies both volatility and liquidation risk, and traders should size positions accordingly.

Risk notice: Tokenized stocks and leveraged contracts are highly volatile and can result in partial or total loss of capital. Leverage magnifies losses and can trigger liquidation. The storage sector's large gains this year carry valuation and pullback risk. This release is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.

About WEEX

Founded in 2018, WEEX has developed into a global crypto exchange with over 6.2 million users across more than 150 countries. The platform emphasizes security, liquidity, and usability, providing over 1,200 spot trading pairs and offering up to 400x leverage in crypto futures trading. In addition to the traditional spot and derivatives markets, WEEX is expanding rapidly in the AI era delivering real time AI news, empowering users with AI trading tools, and exploring innovative trade to earn models that make intelligent trading more accessible to everyone. Its 1,000 BTC Protection Fundfurther strengthens asset safety and transparency, while features such as copy trading and advanced trading tools allow users to follow professional traders and experience a more efficient, intelligent trading journey.

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