The Meme Coin Market Is Roaring Once Again

As the market maturation is progressing, a key question is which of these meme coins will lead the pack in 2025. Among these

The meme coin market is heating up once again. In the past 24 hours alone, the total meme coin market cap increased by 7% to reach $79 billion, with $18.54 billion worth of meme tokens traded.

As the market continues to mature, the question on everyone’s lips is which of these meme coins will be leading the pack in 2025. Among these, dogwifhat (WIF) is currently in the lead with a 40% rally, followed closely by FLOKI with a 15% gain, POPCAT surging by 16%, and PNUT skyrocketing 24%, according to CoinMarketCap data.

These top meme coins to watch in 2025 are making some serious moves.

Shiba Inu (SHIB)

On May 8, SHIB reached a seven-day high as 6.71 trillion tokens were moved across the network, signaling that investors might be returning to the meme coin.

Moreover, there was a 2,952% increase in inflows to whale wallets from 238.91 billion to 6.42 trillion SHIB in a 24-hour period.

SHIB is currently trading above its 200-day EMA at $0.0001614, which could indicate that the meme coin is entering a fresh bullish cycle.

dogwifhat (WIF)

Breaking above its 100-day EMA at $0.76, WIF surged by 43.14% to reach $1.24. This move also broke a crucial resistance level at $0.79. If the bullish momentum continues, WIF could target its weekly resistance at $1.44.

With meme culture still obsessed with dog-themed tokens and WIF showing strong technical breakout potential, it stands out as a top contender.

Popcat (POPCAT)

Created from the viral Popcat meme, POPCAT has taken the essence of internet humor and transformed it into a fast-rising crypto brand, now boasting an intensely loyal community and an aggressive meme-marketing strategy. The coin is also enjoying a 16% daily surge.

As one of the most culturally relevant coins of the year, Popcat is blending entertainment and investment in a way few others can.

FLOKI

Breaking a descending trendline that had been in place since mid-December, FLOKI experienced a 44% surge over two days. Now trading above its 200-day EMA at $0.00011, FLOKI could soon test the next resistance at $0.00015.

While the RSI indicates an overbought condition, it also signals strong momentum. If FLOKI manages to close above the EMA on a daily basis, we can expect to see further upside.

Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT)

With a 24% price jump in the past 24 hours, PNUT shows that character-driven branding can really work in crypto. Younger investors are especially vibing with Peanut’s playful, community-first approach.

Its interesting narrative and interactive events have helped build a strong base that could help it stand out as the meme coin market matures.

Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)

The hybrid appeal of NFTs and meme coins is showcased by PENGU, which is up 4.5% today and an incredible 184% over the past month.

The token's price increase coincides with a rise in the NFT collection's floor price, which has risen by 22% this month to reach 11.60 ETH. Moreover, NFT sales have soared by 192% in 24 hours.

With over 5,000 NFT holders and strong cross-market momentum, PENGU has successfully merged NFTs and meme coins.

BRETT

Finally, we have BRETT, which is tapping into internet absurdity like no other meme coin. It was created with virality in mind and is supported by a growing list of influencer partnerships, making it a perfect candidate for a massive breakout in the second half of 2025.