As reported by Blockbeats, the Meme coin sector reached a yearly low in 2025, with total market capitalization dropping to $35 billion by December 19, a 65% decline from its 2024 Christmas peak. The market later slightly rebounded to $36 billion. In contrast, Meme coin valuation had briefly neared $100 billion during Christmas 2024. Trading activity also fell sharply, with annual volume dropping 72% to $3.05 trillion, indicating a withdrawal of retail capital from speculative assets. CoinGecko noted that the 2024 Meme coin boom was closely tied to the U.S. presidential election, but political narratives in 2025 instead dampened market sentiment.
Meme Coin Market Loses 65% of Value in 2025 Amid Declining Speculation
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Meme coin market cap fell to $35 billion by December 19, 2025, a 65% drop from its 2024 peak. Altcoins to watch saw sharp declines as trading volume plunged 72% to $3.05 trillion. Retail investors pulled back as political narratives in 2025 hurt sentiment. CoinGecko noted the 2024 surge was election-driven, but 2025 brought fading hype.
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