Are The Days Of Meme Coins Mania Over? Market Trends Suggest A Shift To Substance

In a market that has long been captivated by the rapid rise and often speculative nature of meme coins like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and PEPE, a notable shift is underway.

According to Ki Young Ju, the CEO of CryptoQuant, the once-dominant meme coins are witnessing a decline in market influence, potentially signaling a maturing cryptocurrency landscape.

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The Decline of Meme Coins Dominance

Ki Young Ju’s analysis reveals a significant reduction in the dominance of meme coins within the altcoin sector, a trend observed from recent market data.

The dominance of meme coins in the altcoin market. | Source: Ki Young Ju on X

This change suggests a shift from speculative investments towards projects with more substantial fundamentals, akin to earlier phases in the development of the crypto market.

“The era of meme coin speculation is winding down,” Ju states, emphasizing a return to fundamental analysis as a key driver for investment decisions.

This observation is seen as a reflection of a broader movement away from high-risk gambles in digital assets. Meanwhile, as meme coins may be experiencing a downturn, Ju maintains a positive outlook on more fundamentally sound assets like Bitcoin.

The CryptoQuant CEO particularly noted:

Some people misunderstood my tweet. I’m bearish on memecoins, not BTC. Long-term bullish on Bitcoin.

Market Response And Future Outlook

The current market dynamics further illustrate this shift. So far, the top meme coins have declined over the past week. Particularly, Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, and PEPE have all experienced a week-long downturn, with declines of 13.1%, 14.1%, and 7.9%, respectively.

This trend continued over the past 24 hours, with Dogecoin dropping an additional 0.3%, Shiba Inu 1.8%, and PEPE 4%. However, despite these decreases, IntoTheBlock data shows a silver lining, as a large proportion of holders for these meme coins remain profitable—74.99% for Dogecoin, 80.57% for PEPE, and 76.85% for FLOKI holders.

Top crypto holders in profit.
Top crypto holders in profit. | Source: IntoTheBlock

In contrast to the recent downturns, analyst Moustache remains optimistic about the potential for altcoins in the coming year. He parallels current chart patterns and previous bullish years like 2020 and 2017.

The 2-week Gaussian Channel shifting from red to green is a significant technical indicator supporting his outlook, signaling potential upward movements.

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Moustache advises investors to stay the course despite the market’s short-term volatility, suggesting that the current fluctuations may be setting the stage for a major rally in 2024.

Featured image created with DALL-E, Chart from TradingView



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