One segment of the cryptocurrency market continues to show frenetic activity amid the general chaos and weakness. Indeed, several recently launched tokens have generated extraordinary returns, demonstrating that speculative appetite is still alive.
Leading this group of winners is 67COIN, which has registered an astonishing increase of +19,810% in the last seven days, reaching a market capitalization of $223,290. This spectacular performance highlights the volatile but potentially lucrative nature of meme coin speculation.
Other tokens have also captured attention. CATX experienced a rally of +3,632%, driven by community excitement around a new rewards program.
Likewise, rats (on the Ethereum network) gained +1,620% amid renewed activity from Ethereum’s meme communities. Other strong performers include Windoge98 (+556%) and Beers (+525%), both of which attracted new holders through liquidity campaigns on decentralized exchanges.
Meme Platforms Look to Expand Their Utility
While volatility defines the sector, the underlying platforms are looking to expand aggressively and add functionality. Pump.fun, a key player in token launches, has continued its development despite the market downturns.
Recently, the platform integrated Moonpay, a strategic move that allows users to instantly buy cryptocurrencies via credit card and bank transfer.
Additionally, Pump.fun announced the launch of “PumpSpotlight,” an incubator designed to help meme tokens transition into projects with real utility, moving beyond pure speculation.
In parallel, Unichain introduced a bridge for Dogecoin to the Ethereum Layer 2, an update that could broaden the meme ecosystem’s technical foundation and interoperability.
Retail Speculation Drives On-Chain Activity
Although the weekly performance highlights the sector’s instability, the resilience of retail participation suggests that meme coin speculation remains a central driver of on-chain activity. The combination of viral branding, community-led campaigns, and new DeFi integrations continues to fuel waves of short-term momentum.