DOGE, SHIB, and PEPE Lead the Surge

On Jan 16, 2025

The meme coin market has staged a comeback over the past week, with Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE) leading the charge. This recovery comes after the market witnessed a 2-week low of $94.94 billion, according to data from CoinMarketCap.

The meme coin market records $107.83 billion at press time, marking a 6.87% uptick over the past seven days.

Dogecoin (DOGE): A Stellar 10% Rise

Dogecoin, the pioneer of meme coins, has seen a resurgence, climbing 10.01% over the past week and an additional 4.91% in the last 24 hours, now trading at $0.3775. Its market capitalization has risen to $55.73 billion, reflecting a 4.39% boost, while trading volumes have soared to $4.23 billion in just 24 hours—a 37.69% increase.

This renewed momentum highlights Dogecoin’s enduring influence in the crypto space. With whispers of greater adoption and the ever-present shadow of Elon Musk’s involvement, the market remains captivated.

Shiba Inu (SHIB): A Resilient Performance

Shiba Inu continues to assert itself as a dominant force in the meme coin arena, recording a 4.90% price increase over the past week and a 3.04% rise in the last 24 hours. Currently valued at $0.00002239, its market capitalization stands at $13.19 billion, up 2.51%.

Notably, its trading volume surged by 66.88%, reaching $569.32 million, indicating heightened market activity. The Shibarium network’s expansion and community-driven projects are likely contributing to SHIB’s steady growth, demonstrating the token’s staying power in the meme coin sector.

Pepe (PEPE): Rally Picks Up Speed

Pepe, the relatively newer entrant in the meme coin market, has made waves with a 3.86% weekly climb, surging even higher to 7.16% on the daily chart, now valued at $0.00001866. Its market capitalization has reached $7.85 billion, bolstered by a 55.01% spike in 24-hour trading volume, totaling $1.1 billion.