The memecoin market is on fire this July, with a sharp rise in both value and trading activity.
Valuations have swelled by nearly $17 billion in just over two weeks, pushing the total sector cap to $72 billion — a clear reversal from the late-June lull.
While popular tokens like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are back in the green, it’s the lesser-known names stealing the show. Bonk, Floki, and Pudgy Penguins have outperformed the pack, notching weekly gains of up to 72%.
Driving Bonk’s momentum is the explosive growth of LetsBonk — a new Solana-based memecoin launchpad that’s quickly overtaken established platforms in protocol revenue. Over the past week, LetsBonk out-earned Pump.fun, Solana’s top launchpad, nearly doubling its revenue with $8.25 million.
This unexpected upset has shaken the launchpad hierarchy. LetsBonk also surpassed Pump.fun in recent trading volume and market share, although Pump.fun continues to lead in daily users, liquidity, and 30-day earnings.
Meanwhile, Ethereum’s recent rally has added more fuel to the fire. With ETH soaring above $3,400, speculative energy has spilled over into the meme economy, amplifying interest across both Solana and Ethereum ecosystems.
Source: https://coindoo.com/memecoin-frenzy-heats-up-as-new-platforms-disrupt-the-market/