CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has called meme coin markets “dead” as recent on-chain data shows meme coin dominance in altcoin markets has dropped to multi-month lows.

This declaration has sparked debate within the cryptocurrency community. Some suggest that the bottom is near, while others see mounting losses and shrinking liquidity as signs of serious decline.

Meme Coin Dominance Hits Lowest Point Since Early 2024

Data from CryptoQuant shows that meme coin dominance in altcoin markets has declined continuously this year. It peaked at around 0.109 in November 2024. However, the metric now sits at 0.034, matching lows from February 2024. This decline signals a clear move away from speculative meme tokens.

Memecoin markets are dead. pic.twitter.com/6kymLWH4JX

— Ki Young Ju (@ki_young_ju) December 11, 2025

CoinGecko data reinforces this picture. Market capitalization across meme-coin sub-categories surged into a clear peak in late 2024 and early 2025, before entering a sustained downturn. On a yearly basis, leading meme tokens have suffered heavy losses.

Dogecoin (DOGE) is down 66.3%, while Shiba Inu (SHIB) has fallen 71.3%. Losses are even more pronounced for Pepe (PEPE), which declined 81.6%. Lastly, Bonk (BONK) shed 76% of its value over the same period.

Overall, the meme coin market has dropped by 65.9%, according to Artemis data. Solana’s meme coin sector has been especially hard hit. Joao Wedson, founder and CEO of Alphractal, observed that,

“Meme coins and altcoins in the Solana ecosystem just hit their worst phase — for many, they’re simply dead.”

He also noted that payment-focused altcoins remain resilient, indicating a divide between utility and speculation.

Why Did Meme Coins “Die”?

Analysts outlined several reasons for the decline in meme coin dominance. A trader argued that ultra-cheap launches, lacking protection against rug pulls, have eroded trust, community, and long-term holding, leaving only short-term extraction.

“You literally can thank Pumpfun and Alon for this..It should never have costed under $1 to launch memecoins with zero protection against rugs. We entirely lost the sense of community and HODL from being rugged so many times. Nobody has faith, everyone just extracts,” the DeFiApe posted.

Notably, research by Solidus Labs found that 98.7% of tokens launched on Pump.fun exhibited signs of pump-and-dump schemes. In parallel, activity on Raydium reveals that roughly 93% of liquidity pools, representing about 361,000 pools, display indicators commonly associated with soft rug pulls.

Memes used to be some of the best and most fun LPing opportunities in defi, just printing on low liq pools and high volatility

Now they're a huge liquidity sink with 8fig liquidity pools and 0 volume https://t.co/4yM1QNzJFP pic.twitter.com/jCrvOzwlWj

— Wazz (@WazzCrypto) December 11, 2025

Analyst Mikko Ohtamaa further added that the sector has become overcrowded.

“The world does not have enough attention for 25,000,000 memecoins. And even with the winners, ‘investors’ lose money….Because there is no investment in memecoins, there is only participation in a pump. You do not buy memecoins because you invest in them; you buy memecoins because you think it will pump, and you hope to sell at the top. You do not care about crime; you want to be part of the crime,” the analyst remarked.

Will Meme Coins Recover?

Despite prevailing negativity, some remain convinced that meme coins will rebound. They pointed to the decline in the dominance as a signal of a potential bottom.

Time to buy the cockroaches and HODL 🪳🛒 https://t.co/8Na6R8ALGo

— Mel00nee (@Mel00nee) December 12, 2025

Gordon, a well-known commentator, argued on X that meme coin critics are “incredibly short sighted and low IQ.” He stressed that meme coins have been a primary driver of crypto attention and volume, predicting a future resurgence.

“The only reason there is any attention on crypto is meme coins. The only reason there’s any volume is meme coins. Meme coins aren’t going anywhere and they will lead the next bull run,” he claimed.

For now, the memecoin market stands at a crossroads. Whether recovery or decline continues will depend on wider market conditions, shifting sentiment, and the ability of legitimate projects to set themselves apart from scams.

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While the broader crypto market flashed red in early December, a Solana-based meme coin called PIPPIN delivered a remarkable countertrend rally.

Its rapid price surge enabled several traders to achieve massive short-term profits. However, it also raised concerns about a potential sharp correction that could hurt latecomers.

How One Trader Made More Than $1.3 Million With PIPPIN

PIPPIN originated from an AI-generated unicorn image (SVG). It later evolved into a meme coin on Solana.

Unlike many other meme tokens, the project’s developers promised to release open-source tools with potential applications for PIPPIN, including interactive tutoring systems, AI marketing assistants, and personality-driven DevOps bots capable of writing and deploying code.

Despite its high-risk meme-coin nature, PIPPIN has become one of the most talked-about names in Solana’s meme wave at the end of 2025.

According to data from BeInCrypto, the token has experienced a surge of over 400% in the past month and is currently trading at $0.139. When comparing the low in November ($0.02) to the recent high ($0.20), the token has increased tenfold. Additionally, the daily trading volume has surpassed $120 million, a significant rise from under $10 million in November.

This rally has put one early buyer on enormous unrealized profits. According to market-tracking account LookOnChain, a wallet named BxNU5a was created about a month ago. The wallet spent $179,800 to acquire 8.2 million PIPPIN tokens. The current value of this stash is approximately $1.51 million, resulting in an unrealized gain of more than $1.35 million.

A month ago, someone created a new wallet, BxNU5a, and spent $179.8K to buy 8.2M $pippin($1.51M now).

This guy is now sitting on over $1.35M in unrealized profits.https://t.co/cXwqW7fYZ6 pic.twitter.com/q6KYWluFUm

— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) December 1, 2025

Nansen also reported strong whale accumulation and a sharp increase in the number of active wallets, signaling a wave of new investors pouring money into the token.

“PIPPIN didn’t just ‘go up,’ it detonated. 437% in 7 days with $43.9M volume is a different tempo. Whales added +6.6M, fresh wallets put in +11M, and exchanges saw sharp outflows,” — Nansen reported.

These bullish signals have fueled hopes that PIPPIN could become the next standout in the Solana meme-coin ecosystem. Recent reports also highlight potential reasons why the meme-coin wave may return in December.

Warning Signs Emerge

Despite the explosive rally, significant risks have also surfaced. The first warning concerns PIPPIN’s short positions suffering heavy liquidations.

Data from Coinglass shows a series of short positions being wiped out during the last week of November. The heaviest liquidation day occurred on December 1.

Coinglass reported more than $15 million in liquidations on December 1 alone, with over $11 million coming from short positions.

On-chain signals are also flashing caution. According to Solscan, even as the price soared, real on-chain trading volume decreased by 45% compared to the previous week.

Traders are executing fewer transactions on-chain and shifting more activity to exchanges. This divergence could signal a sharp decline if increasing amounts of PIPPIN are sold on centralized platforms.

Well-known analyst Altcoin Sherpa compared PIPPIN to other meme tokens, such as AVA, GRIFFAIN, and ACT, predicting that prices may drop significantly soon.

“With PIPPIN moving, some of these other AI shitters are also going. AVA, GRIFFAIN, ACT. Hard to honestly trade them though, and these are probably just 24-hour pump-and-dumps for most of them. Unlikely to be a sustained pump,”
— Altcoin Sherpa said.

PIPPIN’s market cap previously reached over $300 million late last year before collapsing to $8 million, which adds to investor skepticism about another potential steep dump.

Another analyst described PIPPIN’s rally as a familiar pattern: a small group accumulates heavily and withholds supply, creating buy pressure that pushes the price up. Short positions are then liquidated, the price drops afterward, and the cycle repeats.

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With the crypto market facing a decline, very few coins have managed to leave a mark on the investors this week. Meme coins were surprisingly among some of the better-performing crypto tokens.

BeInCrypto has analysed three such meme coins that the investors should watch, considering their recent performance.

Banana For Scale (BANANAS31)

BANANAS31 has become one of the week’s strongest-performing meme coins, gaining more than 75% in seven days. The token now trades at $0.004773, reflecting rising demand and renewed attention from traders.

The uptrend may continue as the Chaikin Money Flow shows a clear uptick. This signals increasing capital inflows and growing investor confidence. Sustained buying pressure could push BANANAS31 above $0.005093 and toward $0.006000, strengthening its short-term bullish structure.

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If investor support fades, BANANAS31 may lose its $0.004566 support level. A breakdown could trigger a deeper decline toward $0.003818 or even $0.003111. Such a move would invalidate the bullish thesis and highlight the volatility typical of meme coins.

哈基米 (Hajimi) (哈基米)

哈基米 has surged 44% in the past seven days and now trades at $0.00002675, holding firmly above the $0.00002627 support. Growing investor interest has fueled this momentum, placing the meme coin among the stronger performers in the current market environment.

The Parabolic SAR sits below the candlesticks, signaling an active uptrend. This indicator suggests 哈基米 could continue climbing toward $0.00003950. Sustained bullish pressure may even lift the price to $0.00005173, strengthening the case for further upside.

If investors begin booking profits, 哈基米 could lose its key support at $0.00002627. A breakdown may send the price toward $0.00001767. This would invalidate the bullish outlook and signal a shift toward heightened volatility.

401jK (401JK)

401JK trades at $0.0221 and has remained stuck below the $0.0235 resistance for a full week. The meme coin shows steady interest, but buyers need stronger momentum to force a breakout and establish a clearer short-term direction.

The token’s correlation with Bitcoin sits at -0.80, which benefits 401JK as BTC trends downward. Moving against Bitcoin’s decline could help the altcoin break $0.0235, climb toward $0.0300, and potentially reach $0.0355 if bullish demand strengthens.

If selling pressure emerges, 401JK may lose the $0.0184 support level. A breakdown could send the price toward $0.0092. This would invalidate the bullish thesis and erase the recent gains accumulated during the past week.

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