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Memecoin Market Plummets 65% Amidst Regulatory Shift

12/28/2025

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In late December 2025, the memecoin market fell 65% for the year to a market cap of $35 billion.
The decline followed a speculative peak in late 2024 driven by political narratives around U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trading volumes for memecoins plummeted by 72%.
Stablecoins gained traction as a more stable payments option despite regulatory scrutiny.
Institutional involvement is shifting liquidity toward more established cryptocurrencies, creating uncertainty for memecoins.

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Story summary

In late December 2025, the memecoin market fell 65% for the year to a market cap of $35 billion.
The decline followed a speculative peak in late 2024 driven by political narratives around U.S. President Donald Trump.
Trading volumes for memecoins plummeted by 72%.
Stablecoins gained traction as a more stable payments option despite regulatory scrutiny.
Institutional involvement is shifting liquidity toward more established cryptocurrencies, creating uncertainty for memecoins.