Meme Coins After the Party: What 2025 Revealed About Speculation at Scale

Meme coins entered 2025 riding political buzz and platform-fueled enthusiasm, but they are closing the year sharply smaller, bruised by oversupply, fading attention, and relentless volatility. The Meme Coin Reckoning: How 2025 Turned Speculation Into Capitulation The meme coin sector began the year with a market capitalization near $130 billion, carrying momentum from late 2024 []