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Solana-Based Meme Coins Surge 8x Than Ethereum Counterparts in 2024
Key points
- Solana meme coins have seen average returns of 8,469% YTD, far outpacing Ethereum’s 962%.
- Political meme tokens have emerged as a $784 million subcategory within the $57.7 billion meme coin market.
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Solana-based meme coins have significantly outperformed their Ethereum-based counterparts, producing an average return of 8,469% compared to 962% for Ethereum meme coins year-to-date. According to the “CMC 2024 H1” report, this contrast highlights a wave of speculative capital flowing into the Solana ecosystem.
The explosive rallies of WIF and BONK on Solana have attracted attention and capital from other chains, fueling a cycle of meme coin upside and further investment. While meme coins exist on multiple blockchains, Solana and Ethereum have dominated in terms of activity and trading volume.
Ethereum meme coins, typically launched in 2023 or earlier, have a more established presence. In contrast, most Solana meme coins entered the market in late 2023 or 2024, capitalizing on the recent surge in interest.
In particular, political meme tokens have emerged as a subcategory, with a total market cap of $784 million out of a $57.7 billion meme coin market. MAGA meme coin (TRUMP) has seen gains of over 5,100% this year, influenced by Trump’s vocal support for cryptocurrencies and acceptance of cryptocurrency donations for his campaign.
As cryptocurrencies become a hot topic in the U.S. elections in November, political meme-based coins will continue to attract speculative interest, CoinMarketCap’s report notes.
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