The Unstoppable Meme-Coin Supercycle: DOGE, SHIB, and New Contenders Surge Past $72B
- Why Is the Meme-Coin Market Surging Now?
- Who Are the Top Meme-Coins to Watch?
- What’s Driving the Supercycle?
- How Long Will the Meme Mania Last?
- FAQ: Meme-Coin Supercycle 2025
The meme-coin market is exploding like never before, with a staggering $72.59 billion market cap (+22% in 7 days) as tokens like DOGE, SHIB, and newcomers like ALT and RIZO ride the supercycle wave. Solana and ethereum dominate as the top blockchains, while analysts like Kaleo predict DOGE could hit $6.94 if Bitcoin reaches $500K. Here’s why this frenzy isn’t slowing down—yet.
Why Is the Meme-Coin Market Surging Now?
The meme-coin sector has gone parabolic, adding over $13 billion in value last week alone. Pump.fun’s latest launch hit $500M in 12 minutes, while established tokens like DOGE and SHIB continue to dominate. But the real story? Underdogs like ALT (Altlayer) and RIZO (a tribute to Elon Musk’s hedgehog) are stealing the spotlight with 24-hour gains of 5.88% and 46%, respectively. TradingView charts show Solana-based POPCAT now at $0.3824, boasting a $374M market cap—proof that the hype extends beyond Ethereum.
Who Are the Top Meme-Coins to Watch?
The leaderboard is a mix of veterans and wildcards:
- Top 5 by Market Cap: DOGE, SHIB, PEPE, BONK, and the controversial TRUMP token.
- Most Searched: MANYU, PHNIX, SIDELINER, and CRAPPY.
- 24-Hour Gainers: ALT, RIZO, LOWB, and CA—all up 15-30%.
Base and BSC are emerging as meme hubs, but solana remains king, hosting POPCAT and WIF. Even AI tokens like ALI are being lumped into the meme category, blurring lines between trends.
What’s Driving the Supercycle?
Three factors stand out:
- Narrative Hype: Trump’s "Crypto Week" and Musk’s RIZO endorsement fueled speculative buys.
- Platform Growth: Pump.fun’s token buyback (3.19B PUMP for 118K SOL) briefly spiked prices.
- Market Psychology: As Kaleo noted, if Bitcoin hits $10T market cap, meme-coins could capture 10% ($1T)—hence his $6.94 DOGE prediction.
CoinGlass data shows open interest for meme derivatives up 37% month-over-month, signaling trader confidence.
How Long Will the Meme Mania Last?
Historically, meme supercycles last 3-6 months before corrections. But with Base and Sui (LOFI) entering the fray, liquidity is diversifying. The BTCC team cautions that while POPCAT’s MEXC Global volume hit $28M daily, meme-coins remain high-risk. As one trader quipped, “These tokens moon fast—and crater faster.”
FAQ: Meme-Coin Supercycle 2025
Which meme-coins gained the most in July 2025?
ALT (+46%), RIZO (+32%), and PUMP (pre-buyback) led the pack, per CoinMarketCap.
Is Dogecoin still a good investment?
Analysts are split. Kaleo’s $6.94 target assumes bitcoin at $500K—a bullish outlier. Always DYOR.
Where can I trade POPCAT?
Top platforms include BTCC, Bybit, and Gate.io, with 24-hour volumes exceeding $50M combined.
