Will Pepe Coin (PEPE) Finally Overtake Shiba Inu (SHIB) in 2025 as This New Crypto Prepares for a 42x Jump?

May 3, 2025 By Crypto Reporter PR

Even in 2025, the battle between meme coins Pepe Coin and Shiba Inu is still a topic of hot debates for investors and followers of crypto currencies. Driven by ardent communities and viral appeal, both tokens have carved out significant niches in the meme coin arena. However, given that the new rival, Rexas Finance (RXS), is poised for a possible 42x leap, many wonder whether PEPE can surpass SHIB in market capitalization this year. Let’s investigate what might happen by first looking at the dynamics at work.



The Meme Coin Showdown: PEPE vs. SHIB

PEPE claims a market capitalization of about $3 billion. With each transaction burning a tiny portion of tokens, its deflationary mechanism seeks to create scarcity and, over time, drive value. Analysts have observed PEPE’s great velocity; some estimate it may rise to a market capitalization of $10 billion in this cycle—a leap requiring a 233% increase from its present level. PEPE would require a more meager 200% price increase to surpass Shiba Inu, currently at $7.2 billion. This scenario appears reasonable if the larger crypto market stays positive, especially considering that Ethereum’s expected comeback would direct liquidity into Ethereum-based tokens like PEPE. Conversely, Shiba Inu has long been a heavyweight meme coin. Having a market capitalization of $7.2 billion and a devoted holder base, SHIB has shown tenacity with a 25.78% rise over six months while weathering brief declines—like a 3.25% loss over the past thirty days.