The week of April 21-27, 2025, was an electrifying period for the crypto and meme coin markets, characterized by explosive price surges, innovative project launches, and heated controversies.
Meme Coin Weekly Recap: April 21-27, 2025
Meme coins stole the spotlight with unprecedented rallies, fueled by social media hype and community engagement. From housing critiques to AI-driven tokens and quirky races, the sector thrived on bold narratives. Below, we explore the standout meme coin trends and their performance.
Holy Meme Coin Trend Stirs Controversy
The “Holy meme coin” trend, including $RIP POPE, $LUCE, and $POPE, surged after Pope Francis’ death on April 22, with gains of 1600%, 205%, and 643%, respectively, reaching market caps of $2.2 million, $27.5 million, and $886,000. Traded on Solana’s Raydium, the trend drew fierce X criticism for exploiting tragedy, raising ethical questions about meme coin narratives.
Sperm Racing ($SPERM) Gains Traction
Sperm Racing, tied to the “World’s First Sperm Race” on April 25 at LA Center Studios, reached a $659,650 market cap with a 58.72% price increase and $145,310 in trading volume. Its unique entertainment-driven narrative captured speculative attention.
Rentcoin ($RENT) Soars 1700%
Rentcoin ($RENT) became a sensation, skyrocketing 1700% in 24 hours to a $1.1 million market cap with $10.8 million in trading volume. Its relatable narrative, likely tied to the universal struggle of paying rent, ignited fervent X community discussions, driving speculative frenzy and cementing its viral status.
Housecoin ($HOUSE) Quadruples in Value
Housecoin ($HOUSE), a Solana-based meme coin tackling the housing crisis, quadrupled in value, surging 200% after a viral pump.fun post on April 26, reaching a $31.5 million market cap with $27.9 million in 24-hour trading volume. Its “1 house = 1 housecoin” slogan, resonating with Gen Z’s economic woes, gained traction with a post garnering 76.5K views.
Trencher ($TRENCHER) Explodes 13000%
Trencher ($TRENCHER) epitomized meme coin mania, surging 13000% in 24 hours to a $7.8 million market cap with $22.2 million in trading volume. Its “pump.fun war” narrative, capturing the high-stakes trader’s life in the “trenches,” fueled by energy drink imagery and viral art, captivated X users and speculative investors.
Popcat ($POPCAT) Climbs with Binance Spotlight
Popcat ($POPCAT) reinforced Solana’s meme coin dominance, gaining 23% in 24 hours and 60% over the week after a Binance Alpha Spotlight feature, hitting a $345.4 million market cap with $8.4 million in trading volume. Its X community (@POPCATSOLANA) and trading on Raydium and Binance Alpha drove sustained hype alongside peers like Mog Coin.
Poseidon ($POSEIDON) Rides Musk’s Tweet
Poseidon ($POSEIDON), a Solana-based meme coin, spiked 920% in 24 hours to a $4.8 million market cap with $28.3 million in trading volume, sparked by an Elon Musk X post on April 22 featuring Poseidon with a trident and a humorous caption, viewed 56.4 million times. The tweet underscored Musk’s unmatched influence on meme coin markets.
Wizard Gang ($WIZARD) Casts a Spell
Wizard Gang ($WIZARD), themed around a mystical wizard brotherhood, reached a $5.2 million market cap with $8.4 million in 24-hour trading volume by April 23. Its fantasy narrative, bolstered by the r/wizardposting subreddit, appealed to fans of whimsical crypto projects, driving community engagement.
Chicken Jockey ($JOCKEY) Joins the Race
Chicken Jockey ($JOCKEY), a playful Solana-based meme coin, hit a $1.5 million market cap with $1.3 million in 24-hour trading volume. Its quirky theme added to the diverse meme coin landscape, capturing speculative interest amid the week’s bullish sentiment.
Other Notable News: April 21-27, 2025
Beyond meme coins, the week was packed with significant crypto developments, from market rallies to legal battles and innovative launches. Here’s a rundown of the key events shaping the broader landscape.
Bitcoin Rockets to $93,000
Bitcoin surged past $88,000 on April 22, hitting $93,000 by April 23, a 22% increase since April 9, driven by $381.9 million in spot BTC ETF inflows (led by ARKB at $116.1 million) and a weakening U.S. dollar. The total crypto market cap rose 4.4% to $3.02 trillion, with $530 million in short liquidations. Ethereum gained 12% to $1,800, while Solana outperformed at $140, up 3% versus ETH’s 2%. Gold crashed from $3,344 to $3,500 per ounce, as capital flowed to crypto and equities.
CoreNet ($CNET) Democratizes AI
CoreNet launched on Solana for bringing AI accessibility through such an “LLM Store” of free big language models. Whispers of the addition of Zero-Knowledge privacy as well as a Model Context Protocol supported by Chinese KOLs created buzz, putting $CNET on the list of AI-crypto players.
Tokery Finance ($TOFI) Tokenizes Assets
Tokery Finance, a Solana-based platform for the tokenization of real-world assets, went live on April 22nd, and $TOFI spiked 6964.1% over 24 hours to a $4.28 million market cap and $15.17 million trade volume. Its very-low-fee model and staking rewards caught the attention of key investors.
Zora Network ($ZORA) Sparks NFT Debate
Zora Network launched on Base on April 23 with a supply of 10 billion and a circulating supply of 3 billion. 10% airdrop was trumped by 65% team and investor allocation, giving X fuel for criticism over fairness issues, though its NFT experience earned it a set of admirers.
SkyAI Pre-Sale Shines
SkyAI’s presale amassed 83,343 BNB over its hard cap of 500 BNB on the strength of a large model data infrastructure emphasis. Its high level of performance eclipsed many Solana-based initiatives and was a sign of robust interest for AI-driven cryptocurrency.
Hyperlane Token Generation Event
Hyperlane’s Token Generation Event on April 22, conducted via PancakeSwap on Binance Wallet, featured a 1 billion total supply and 175.2 million circulating tokens. The event added $5M in liquidity, boosting $HYPER’s early trading activity.
Meteora and Kelsier Face Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit in the Southern District of New York accused Meteora and Kelsier Labs of manipulating the M3M3 memecoin, causing $69 million in investor losses from December 2024 to February 2025. M3M3’s market cap fell from $216 million to $3 million, following prior allegations tied to MELANIA and LIBRA.
U.S. Policy Boosts Crypto Sentiment
Lower tariffs on Chinese imports and the appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC Chair, replacing Gary Gensler, signaled a crypto-friendly regulatory shift, lifting market confidence and contributing to the week’s bullish momentum.
Hyperliquid Dominates Derivatives
Hyperliquid captured 70% of the on-chain derivatives market share, reflecting a shift from centralized to decentralized exchanges, adding $10B in trading volume and reinforcing DeFi’s growing influence.
Conclusion
The week of April 21-27, 2025, was a testament to the crypto market’s dynamism, with meme coins like Rentcoin, Housecoin, and Trencher delivering extraordinary gains fueled by X-driven hype. Bitcoin’s $93,000 peak and a $58.1 billion meme coin market cap underscored robust investor enthusiasm. Innovative projects like CoreNet and Tokery Finance pushed boundaries, while controversies, including the Meteora lawsuit and the exploitative Holy meme coin trend, highlighted the sector’s risks. As the crypto landscape evolves, balancing opportunity with caution remains key for investors navigating this vibrant market.
