April 8-13, 2025 was a week that rode cryptocurrency and meme coin markets on a rollercoaster, thanks to President Trump’s policies of tariffs and rescued by his influencer charisma. The subsequent roundup documents the week’s tariff destabilization, meme coin resistance, and pivotal events that rocked markets.
Meme Coin Weekly Recap: April 8-13, 2025
Meme coins rode out a tariff-led storm, with Trump policies causing cliff-dropping drops before his tweet that made them bounce again. From AI tokens to geopolitical sucker punches, the meme coin space thrived on communal emotion. See below for an in-depth review of top-performing meme coin trends.
The Overall Meme Coin Market
A brutal meltdown hit as U.S.-China trade tensions flared, but Trump’s tweet, “THIS IS A GREAT TIME TO BUY!!!” three hours before a 90-day tariff pause, sparked a market surge.
Meme coin market cap dipped 4.7% from $46.89B to $44.67B, yet a 16% bounce from lows showed grit. However, trading volume is still down by 15%, staying at $4.9B in the last 7 days.
Memewar ($MEMEWAR) Ignites a Saga
Memewar ($MEMEWAR), a symbol of crypto’s cultural fight, peaked at a $5M market cap mid-week, with $10M trading volume fueled by X buzz. The tariff crash slashed it to $3.5M, but Trump’s tweet and pause rallied it to $4M by April 12, with $8M daily trades showing fierce support.
China’s Bang ($BANG) Mocks U.S. Trade
China’s Bang ($BANG), a satirical jab at U.S. tariffs, soared 200% to a $3M market cap, with $6M volume as China slapped a 125% retaliatory tariff. It slipped to $2.5M in the post-pause recovery, but $4M trades proved its geopolitical edge held strong.
Ggool ($GGOOL) Spins Poop into Gold
Ggool ($GGOOL), the “poop-to-crypto” token, jumped 150% to a $2M market cap, with $5M volume mid-week. It was brought down by tariffs to $1.5M, but 16% market bounce Trump tweet driven pushed it to $1.8M with $3M trades showing outrageous resiliency.
WO ($WO) Blends Web3 and AI
WO, a Web3 meme coin with an AI twist, jumped 300% to a market cap of $10M, with volume of $15M, on April 11, a tariff pause rebound. It finished at $8M, with volumes of $10M, on AI hype and 20% recovery from the tariff bottom.
NSFW Bitcoin Variants Thrive with Edgy Humor
NSFW Bitcoin spinoffs mania, with single Solana-based tokens Titcoin, BUTTCOIN, and Facecoin, soared. Facecoin grew 180% to a market cap of $131K, Titcoin grew 32.7% to $28.7M, and BUTTCOIN rose 100% to $21.2M with up to $4M in daily volume. Tariffs shave off profitability, from Facecoin by $100K, Titcoin by $25M, but bounce back after tweets regain momentum from off-color jokes so popular among internet subculture.
Gooner ($GOONER) Rides Community Wave
Gooner ($GOONER), a humorous meme, jumped 120% to a $2.5M market cap, with $6M volume mid-week. Tariffs dropped it to $1.8M, but the post-tweet rally restored $2M, with $4M trades driven by X fervor.
90days ($90DAYS) Bets on Patience
90days ($90DAYS), rewarding 90-day holders, hit a $3M market cap with a 180% gain, with $7M volume on April 10. Tariffs shaved it to $2M, but the tweet-fueled surge brought $2.5M, with $5M trades signaling optimism.
Melania ($MELANIA) Weathers $30M Dump
Melania ($MELANIA) faced a $30M sell-off, crashing from a $100M market cap to $70M, with $50M volume. The tariff meltdown deepened losses, but the 16% market bounce lifted it to $80M, with $40M trades showing a partial comeback.
Other Notable News: April 8-13, 2025
Beyond meme coins, the week brimmed with crypto milestones, with tariffs amplifying market swings. From acquisitions to tech leaps, here’s the rundown of major events shaping the broader landscape.
Trump’s Tariffs and Tweet Reshape Markets
Trump’s 104% tariff on Chinese imports on April 10 tanked Bitcoin to $75,000, with $840M in liquidations. His tweet and 90-day tariff pause on April 11 spiked Bitcoin to $80,000, with $15B volume. China’s 125% retaliation on April 12 cut altcoins 2-3%, keeping the Crypto Fear & Greed Index low, with $20B in liquidations.
Ripple Snags Hidden Road for $1.25B
Ripple’s $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road on April 8, making it the first crypto firm with a global multi-asset prime broker, boosted $XRP 10% to $1.96, with $2B volume, holding steady against tariff turbulence.
Solana Boosts Privacy with Confidential Balances
Solana launched Confidential Balances on April 8, using zero-knowledge proofs to hit 1,000 TPS for private transactions. SOL rose 5% to $150, with $1.5B volume, gaining $10M liquidity despite tariff fears.
Aavegotchi Jumps to Base
Aavegotchi’s planned move from Polygon to Base by mid-May 2025, chasing Coinbase integration, kept $GHST at $2, with $500K volume, navigating tariff-driven market noise.
CZ and Justin Sun Debunk DOJ Claims
Rumors of CZ testifying against Justin Sun in a DOJ deal were denied on X. BNB and TRX stayed stable at $500 and $0.18, shrugging off tariff-related volatility.
Binance Axes 14 Coins
Binance’s delisting of 14 coins ($BADGER, $BAL, etc.), effective April 16, triggered a 20% price drop, erasing $50M in market cap, worsened by a $10M tariff-fueled sell-off.
SEC Talks Crypto Regulation
The SEC’s April 11 roundtable with Coinbase and Uniswap signaled regulatory focus, driving $5M in stablecoin inflows amid tariff uncertainty, with no immediate market spike.
World Liberty Financial Denies ETH Sell-Off
World Liberty Financial’s denial of a $8M ETH dump on April 12 steadied ETH at $1,800, with $3B volume, countering tariff-driven panic in DeFi.
Conclusion
Trump’s tariffs and his clutch tweet turned a market crash into a 16% meme coin recovery, with $MEMEWAR, $WO, and others shining despite a $2.22B market cap hit. Ripple’s big buy and Solana’s tech leap added depth, proving the market’s ability to bounce back amid chaos. April 8-13, 2025, was a testament to volatility, resilience, and influence.
