Meme Coins are the New Trend Driving the Crypto Market, According to Experts

A compelling discussion emerged today in the cryptocurrency realm featuring prominent analyst Chris Burniske and Solana co-founder Anatoly Yakovenko, focusing on the rising phenomenon of meme coins.

Burniske highlighted that the current enthusiasm for these tokens signals their potential to outpace initial expectations in the market’s future growth.

He remarked that the cultural significance achieved by certain NFT collections a few years ago might soon be eclipsed by meme coins, which are increasingly being labeled as “culture coins.”

Yakovenko offered a surprising take, suggesting that previous market cycles were predominantly driven by memes—about 90% meme energy versus 10% actual products.

He argued that today’s meme coins have absorbed the momentum from earlier cycles, like the DeFi surge in 2021. According to him, this shift means that products must now deliver real value to succeed, which he views as a positive trend for the industry.

Despite the chatter around meme coins, their total market capitalization remains around $50 billion, a small fraction compared to the broader cryptocurrency market, which exceeds $2.21 trillion.

This indicates that while meme coins are generating excitement, they still represent only 5.37% of the entire crypto market, hinting at a potentially larger role in the future.