Memecoins have been a driving force in cryptocurrency markets for a while now, but recent price trends suggest investor sentiment may be shifting. Despite the excitement surrounding TRUMP and MEME tokens, both assets have seen notable declines.
Memecoins Struggle Despite Initial Hype
The TRUMP token, developed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, has experienced higher fluctuations after its launch. The token hit an all-time high of $75.35 on January 19, 2025, but is now down more than 63% at the time of writing to $27.59. In the last 24 hours, TRUMP fell by 2.98%, with a market cap of $5.51 billion, which fell by 4.09%.
Likewise, the Melania Meme (MELANIA) token has also experienced losses even with investors' interest. At the moment, the meme coin is trading at $2.31; the asset has decreased by 1.81% over the 24 hours preceding this writing. Despite a slight rise in market capitalization to $399.63 million, its trading volume went down by 25.22%, reflecting low investor trading frequency.
Whales Exit PEPE: A Shift in Market Dynamics?
Another popular meme coin, PEPE, is also experiencing massive dumpings coming from big investors. Whale Wallet 0xfbf sold off all their PEPE tokens with which they made $11.1 million in profit and held it for more than a year. This coincides with recent events that have seen whales sell billions of PEPE tokens and place upward pressure on the market.
While some investors believe that PEPE may recover, others think that these whale exits are a sign that the latest meme coin bull run is over. Previous meme coins have not been able to sustain strong and consistent growth due to reliance on community enthusiasm and temporary rumors.
The Next Trend in the Crypto Market: AI and Blockchain Integration
The decline in meme coins is observed on the background of increasing interest in AI-driven blockchain projects. Ozak AI ($OZ) is a new project that looks like an interesting investment opportunity as it uses artificial intelligence and blockchain to design a data analytical platform.
Ozak AI's $OZ token, currently in presale phase 3 priced at $0.003, has been attracting investors with the presale having raised more than $600,000. Experts are optimistic that $OZ could hit $1 by 2025 with its listing price of $0.05. The premise of the project is based on the application of the token in everyday life for financial transactions, healthcare, and logistics, unlike meme coins.
As observed, popular memecoins like TRUMP, MELANIA, and PEPE have not shown significant improvement. It might be a new set of projects with practical use and real value that could define the following phase of the crypto market. In the next few years, AI-driven platforms like Ozak AI may become the new trend in the market.
