The week of July 28 to August 3, 2025, was a dynamic period for memecoins, as there had been trending narratives, speculation spikes, as well as a pan-crypto market sell-off of $150 billion on August 2 after Trump tariff announcements as well as soft U.S. employment data. As shaky as things seemed, however, memecoins on Ethereum as well as on Solana bucked the trend on the backs of community sentiment, new ideas, and regulation momentum. This summary captures the week’s best performers as well as some significant trends characterizing the week for dealers as well as enthusiasts.

Meme Coin Weekly Recap: July 28 – August 3, 2025

In the week of July 28 to August 3, 2025, memcoins on the Solana blockchain such as $COMET, $LMEOW, $TROLL, $DEBT, and $VINE topped the chart, as Ethereum’s $somETHing also gathered popularity. Bottom down, we look at performers as well as new coins that formed the week.

$COMET: AI-Powered Trading on Solana

$COMET hit an all-time high market cap of $3.8 million, settling at $2.1 million with a $11.1 million 24-hour trading volume by August 2. Developed on Perplexity AI’s best-of-breed automated self-driving stock models, it took advantage of the fast, cheap blockchain of Solana, aiming at the high-risk investors that search for AI-driven possibilities through the volatility of the market.

$LMEOW: Riding the Cat Coin Wave

$LMEOW reached a peak market cap of $7.9 million, stabilizing at $6 million with a $4.6 million 24-hour trading volume by August 2. Enthusiastically spurred on by trader GCR’s prediction of February 2023 that soon there would be a cat memecoin explosion, its “laughing-crying cat” storyline struck a chord on Crypto Twitter, earning its place as part of the booming ecosystem of Solana.

$TROLL: Nostalgia Fuels 4x Surge

$TROLL soared to a $45 million all-time high market cap on July 29, with a $5.7 million 24-hour trading volume. Since MevX Blog’s May 18 coverage at $11.6 million, it achieved a 4x gain, driven by the iconic 2008 Troll Face meme and Solana’s scalability, appealing to traders nostalgic for internet culture.

$DEBT: Purpose-Driven Meteoric Rise

$DEBT skyrocketed over 5,000% from its July 24 launch, reaching a $17.2 million market cap by July 28. Inspired by Mark Cuban’s tweet on tackling U.S. national debt, it donated $100,000 to Treasury payments in four days, blending purpose with Solana’s community-driven hype.

$VINE: Musk’s Hype Sparks 121% Gain

$VINE climbed 121% to $0.15, hitting a $150 million market cap with a $37 million 24-hour trading volume by July 28. Launched in early 2025 by Vine co-founder Rus Yusupov, it rode Elon Musk’s tease about reviving Vine with AI, bolstered by 98,000 holders and listings on KuCoin and Bitget.

Nostalgic and Controversial Tokens

$BUCKY, $GENES, $GEORGE, and $SB tapped into nostalgia and viral moments. $BUCKY hit a $6.57 million peak, reviving 4chan’s 2019 green-skinned Bucky meme, with a $4 million cap and $1.57 million volume by July 31. $GENES reached $1.96 million, driven by Sydney Sweeney’s polarizing “jeans/genes” ad, settling at $900,000 with $5.7 million volume. $GEORGE, inspired by TikTok’s late capuchin monkey, hit a $2.7 million volume, leveraging 16.6 million followers. $SB, inspired by 1997’s Superbad website, reached a $10.4 million cap, blending retro internet vibes with Solana’s speculative frenzy.

Community and Experimental Memecoins

$TISM, $CHARITY, $SLOP, $dogshit, $LOL, $MOONBAG, and $Nyan embraced quirky narratives. $TISM hit a $3.2 million peak, fueled by suspected ties to $FWOG’s developer, with a $1.4 million cap and $8 million volume by July 30. $CHARITY, launched July 30, reached a $1.3 million cap, directing 100% of fees to charities and burning 1 million tokens. Watchlist tokens like $SLOP ($3.04 million peak), $dogshit ($1.8 million), $LOL ($478,000), $MOONBAG ($255,000), and $Nyan ($496,000) reflected Solana’s appetite for absurd, community-driven concepts.

Ethereum’s Motivational Meme

$somETHing surged on Ethereum with a $1.5 million 24-hour trading volume, driven by its “believe in somETHing” narrative and Beeple’s artwork. Launched around July 29-30, it saw 32x gains, though blacklist risks and lack of audits urged caution among traders.

MevX’s Early Signals

MevX Blog spotted 20 memecoins with early signals, including $DEBT (+566%), $MARIE (+265%), $STONKS (+216%), and $JET2 (+120%), using wallet tracking, Meme Zone, and sniper mode to identify breakout potential before pumps.

Other Notable News: July 28 – August 3, 2025

The crypto market faced macroeconomic challenges, but regulatory and ecosystem developments provided optimism.

Market Crash on August 2

A $150 billion market cap loss on August 2, triggered by Trump’s 10-50% tariff order and a weak U.S. jobs report (73,000 vs. 110,000 expected), saw Bitcoin dip below $114,000 and Ethereum below $3,300. Memecoins like $PUMP and $MOG fell 12-13%, with $800 million in liquidations.

Regulatory Advancements

The SEC’s “Project Crypto” and ETP listing standards, requiring six months of futures trading, boosted altcoin ETF prospects for fall 2025. The Truth Social Bitcoin ETF was delayed to September 18, while Hong Kong’s stablecoin laws signaled global regulatory maturity.

Solana and Ethereum Ecosystem

Solana’s $271 million revenue and LetsBonk’s 69% memecoin launch share, with tokens like USELESS COIN ($314 million), drove growth. Coinbase Derivatives’ nano SOL and XRP futures, set for August 18, enhanced accessibility. Ethereum’s 56% July gain and $10 billion ETF inflows supported $somETHing, despite a July 29 dip below $3,800.

AI Sector Correction

The AI sector dropped 6.75% on July 29, impacting $COMET, with tokens like VIRTUAL (-15.01%) and Worldcoin (-7.99%) leading losses.

Conclusion

The week of July 28 to August 3, 2025, underscored memecoins’ vibrancy, with $COMET, $LMEOW, $TROLL, $DEBT, and $VINE leading through AI, nostalgia, and controversy. Solana’s ecosystem and regulatory strides fueled optimism, but volatility highlighted the need for diligent research. MevX’s tools offered traders an edge in spotting early opportunities. Stay updated with MevX Blog for daily insights.