Memecoins - that volatile and controversial segment of the crypto universe - are back under the radar as the second half of 2025 begins.
After a phase of relative calm, volume indicators have begun to show clear signs of reactivation. While prices have not yet strongly reflected this, market activity hints that we could be at the beginning of a new speculative cycle.
But what do the real data say? What risks does this possible new wave entail? And, above all, how to protect oneself against what could be another short-term boom?
What the data shows: volume rises, capitalization falls
According to market data from the last 30 days, the behavior of memecoins shows a revealing divergence.
Total capitalization: fell by 8.53%, now at USD 56.98 billion.
Trading volume: increased by 53.21%, reaching USD 9.94 billion.
This type of behavior - less money invested but higher token turnover - is typical in the phases preceding speculative cycles. It shows that there are active traders moving liquidity, even when global prices have not yet rebounded.
Signals anticipating a possible new cycle
In addition to the volume surge, other signals point to the return of the memecoin phenomenon:
Reappearance in rankings: some tokens of this type are among the most traded on CoinMarketCap and CoinGecko.
Increased social activity: communities on X (Twitter), Telegram, and Reddit are beginning to highlight new projects.
New launches: several low market cap memecoins have been listed on DEXs with abrupt rises in a few hours.
Retail capital rotation: part of the flow that previously went to infrastructure altcoins is now moving to highly speculative tokens.
Real risks if the boom activates
Although volume growth may seem attractive, memecoins still represent one of the most dangerous sectors of the crypto ecosystem. Some specific risks include:
Rug pulls: projects that disappear with the funds shortly after launch.
Unaudited contracts: many of these tokens are launched without technical validation.
Market manipulation: bots and whales that artificially inflate prices before draining liquidity.
Empty narratives: tokens that rise solely due to memes or viral names, without any backing.
How to act if you decide to expose yourself
If the second half of 2025 indeed gives rise to a new memecoin boom, it is crucial to operate judiciously. Some key recommendations:
Do not invest more than you are willing to lose.
Check the token's contract and its real liquidity.
Avoid getting carried away by trends on X without confirming basic data.
Watch the behavior of whales before entering new tokens.
Conclusion
The memecoin market seems to be reactivating strongly in the second half of 2025. Although global capitalization remains low, the increasing volume suggests that the speculative cycle could be underway. As always, this type of opportunity requires not only speed but, above all, caution.
Because if there is one thing that memecoins have shown in each cycle is that they can make you win... or lose... in a matter of minutes.
