Meme Coin Market Tops $60B as BONK Rockets 36% amid Cat Token Surge

The meme coin market is experiencing a new wave of bullish energy, pushing the total sector market cap to about $60.3 billion, a 4.2% increase in the past 24 hours, according to CoinGecko .

Just days ago, the market already witnessed a jaw-dropping 25% surge to $56 billion, driven by intensified trading activity and a surge in speculative interest.

Today, that momentum shows no signs of slowing, with trading volumes surging past $10.7 billion in a 24-hour period.

Source: CoinGecko

Central to this frenzy is BONK , the Solana-based meme coin that’s gaining traction.

BONK’s price surged over 35.5% this past week, bringing its market cap to $1.25 billion and earning it the 78th spot on the global crypto rankings.

In the past 24 hours alone, BONK has recorded $232 million in trading volume, driven by a breakout from a broadening wedge pattern on the daily chart, which is a technical signal often interpreted as a bullish continuation pattern.

Source: Cryptonews

As a technical analyst pointed out on X, BONK breaking the upper border of the wedge, coupled with its push toward the 100-day moving average, signals continued upward momentum.

If price action maintains this trajectory, targets at $0.00001950, $0.0000250, and even $0.0000370 are being floated by bullish traders.

But BONK’s rally isn’t just technical. Its expanding ecosystem and growing holder base now exceeds 919,000 wallets.

The Power of Community and Ecosystem Expansion

Much of BONK’s success lies in its cohesive and energetic community, along with a growing ecosystem of tools and dApps that loop value back into the token.

Projects like BONKbot and BonkEarn are utilizing fee revenue to purchase and burn BONK, thereby tightening the supply and increasing long-term value.

Additionally, BONKSol and BONKRewards reward long-term holders who choose to stake their tokens or contribute their time and expertise.

Strategic brand partnerships have elevated BONK’s mainstream visibility through collaborative efforts with organizations such as BVB, Baseball United, Karate Combat, and Crypto Fight Week.

Initiatives like BONKRadio and BONKForPaws have also added a philanthropic and social layer to their brand.

Supporting this community growth are decentralized entities, such as the Bonk DAO and builders from Phase Labs, who contribute through the Align protocol and BonkAdvisory.

These decentralized actors, in partnership with organizations like Colosseum, are sowing the seeds for the next generation of BONK-powered products.

Platforms like LiveBonk, Dragontaillucky, Moonwalkfitness, and Bonkmirror are also channeling new user activity and revenue back into BONK’s ecosystem.

Meme Market Mania: Solana and Cat Coins in the Spotlight

While BONK is leading the headlines, it’s part of a broader resurgence across the memecoin market.

Solana meme coins are collectively up 8.1%, making them one of the fastest-growing segments within the niche.

Dog-themed tokens still dominate the market with a $40.1 billion market cap, followed by Elon Musk-inspired coins at $27.5 billion. Frog-themed, Cat-themed, and AI-powered meme tokens are also seeing steady gains.

Source: CoinGecko

Interestingly, cat-themed coins are outperforming the sector, with a 10.1% daily increase, hinting at a shifting investor appetite.

Pudgy Penguins , one of today’s top trending tokens, is up nearly 38%, while Official Trump is seeing renewed traction amid political headlines and the upcoming dinner with President Donald Trump .

Uni and Mindscraft stole the show in the gainers’ column, up 228.1% and 224.8% respectively.

And yet, seasoned voices in the space caution that such parabolic runs often come with a price.

A recent video analysis warned that while meme coins like BONK perform exceptionally well in bull runs, they’re equally vulnerable in downturns.

Rapid gains can evaporate in a matter of days, calling for proper profit-taking. As the analyst pointed out, meme tokens derive their value primarily from hype, branding, and community. The moment sentiment shifts, the price tends to follow.

Still, BONK remains entrenched in the top 100 coins globally, holding its ground despite fierce competition from newer tokens, such as the Trump-themed coin.

While the latter has recently taken the SPL crown due to political hype, BONK’s early mover advantage, deeply integrated ecosystem, and loyal user base continue to provide a strong moat.