ChainCatcher reports that according to analysis platform BestBrokers, despite the overall cryptocurrency market capitalization remaining above $3 trillion and briefly touching $4 trillion, meme coins faced a severe blow in 2025. The total market cap plummeted from $93.1 billion in January 2025 to $36.5 billion in January 2026, a decline of approximately 61%.
Trading volume sharply dropped from a peak of nearly $20 billion in mid-2025 to less than $3 billion in December, currently rebounding slightly to $3.4 billion. Over 13 million meme coins were launched in 2025, but most failed to maintain their value. The market is highly concentrated, with Dogecoin and Shiba Inu accounting for a combined 84% of the total meme coin market cap. The daily active wallet registrations on Solana’s launchpad pumpfun decreased by 66%.
Disclaimer: The information on this page may come from third parties and does not represent the views or opinions of Gate. The content displayed on this page is for reference only and does not constitute any financial, investment, or legal advice. Gate does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information and shall not be liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Virtual asset investments carry high risks and are subject to significant price volatility. You may lose all of your invested principal. Please fully understand the relevant risks and make prudent decisions based on your own financial situation and risk tolerance. For details, please refer to
Disclaimer.
Related Articles
ASTER Whale Moves $3.25M Sparking Fear of Renewed Market Pressure
Whale transferred $3.25M ASTER, raising fears of renewed selling pressure.
Momentum indicators remain negative, confirming continued bearish control.
Buyers show accumulation signs, but recovery remains weak and uncertain.
Aster — ASTER, is catching attention again after a large whale tr
CryptoNewsLand10m ago
Geopolitical negotiations intertwined with dovish data expectations: structural observations in the crypto market this week
Positive signals from the U.S.-Iran peace talks, but war preparations continue in parallel; control of the Strait of Hormuz faces a turning point. U.S. employment data may further reinforce dovish expectations, and BTC has returned above $80,000 for the first time in three months.
GateInstantTrends28m ago
Shiba Inu Set for Bigger Surge After Key Breakout — New ATH Soon?
Whale selling continues, but SHIB absorbs supply and maintains upward momentum.
Token burns and positive inflows strengthen SHIB’s supply-demand balance.
Ascending triangle breakout could target $0.00000900 if resistance breaks.
Shiba Inu is beginning to separate from a sluggish crypto m
CryptoNewsLand1h ago
Trump's Project Freedom Drives Bitcoin Rise on Oil Decline Expectations
Park Sang-hyuk, editor of Digital Asset publication, explained that Bitcoin prices rose following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of 'Project Freedom' due to market expectations of declining oil prices, according to his appearance on SamproTV on the 4th.
Project Freedom Background
Proj
CryptoFrontier1h ago
Bitcoin's April 20% Rally Was Speculative, Driven by Futures Not Spot Demand: CryptoQuant
According to CryptoQuant, Bitcoin's 20% price surge in April (from $66,000 to $79,000) was driven primarily by perpetual futures demand while spot demand remained negative throughout the period. Head of research Julio Moreno said this divergence—rising futures alongside contracting spot demand—is a
GateNews2h ago
Crypto Fear & Greed Index Falls to 41, Down 5 Points Yesterday
According to Coinglass, the Crypto Fear & Greed Index currently stands at 41, down 5 points from yesterday. The 7-day average is 34, while the 30-day average is 26.
GateNews3h ago
