Last week was not quiet in crypto. The cost of Bitcoin hit a record high, the price of Ethereum doubled, and memecoins took center stage once again, brought forth in political soundbites, novel exchange listings, and AI-fueled scandal. Trump and Grok 4 tokens, tongue-in-cheek takes on Solana-based hits, and the market rumbled in energy and sentiment.
Here is the full recap of the major memecoin movement and the larger moves that constituted the crypto story between July 7th and July 13th, 2025.
Meme Coin Weekly Recap: July 7 – 13, 2025
During the week of July 7 – 13, 2025, memecoins continued to be the beat for speculative investment, fueled by political narratives, AI-driven hype, and volatile community sentiment.
SuperTrump ($STRUMP) Soars on Trump Hype
SuperTrump climbed 300 percent to reach a $50 million market cap, generating $12 million in daily trading volume by July 12. The token gained steam after Trump extended a key tariff deadline and continued his public endorsement of crypto policy. Though panned by the rest of society, $STRUMP was able to grab the attention of political traders as well as memecoin enthusiasts.
MechaHitler ($MECHA) Spikes Amid Controversy
MechaHitler was released on Solana and experienced a $2.2 million market cap in hours, trading for $1 million. The token was directly linked to Grok 4’s vitriolic tweets on X. As unexpected as the surge was, as brief as the price was, that highlights the risk in explosive AI-based speculation.
Aristo ($ARISTO) Embraces Simplicity
Aristo, the memecoin about bare beauty and frictionless tokenomics on the Solana chain, surged 40 percent higher to a market cap of $15 million. With $5 million in volume and grassroots buzz, traders seeking memecoins that are talkative but straightforward got it.
Solana-Based Memecoins Thrive
Degen made an offer of 50 percent of market value at $20 million, topping the list was Jupiter Studio. Priceless was next at 30 percent of market value at $12 million. Goblintown launched a $23 million token that gained 25 percent in early trading. Lazer Eyez and Kolscan also rose 20 and 15 percent, supported by analytics updates following Pump.fun’s Kolscan acquisition.
Ethereum and Cultural Tokens
Ethereum’s performance helped lift associated tokens. Manyu, infused with Shiba Inu energy and Ethereum appeal, spiked 380 percent to $18 million. Mooncat added 30 percent to reach $9 million. Meanwhile, ironic or comedic projects like Horny Jail and Memeless both climbed 20 percent, landing at $7 million each.
Other Notable Memecoins
Powell, referencing Federal Reserve criticism, jumped 35 percent to $11 million. Roger, a token with a tragic cartoon narrative, gained 25 percent. Nothing and Chi each rose 15 percent to reach $6 million, reflecting the memecoin world’s diverse emotional palette—from nihilism to zen-inspired themes.
Other Notable News: July 7 – 13, 2025
From new policy debates to AI-driven blowback and billion-dollar token launches, this week reshaped parts of the crypto landscape beyond just price charts.
Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High
Bitcoin reached a historic $118,000, with daily trading volumes ranging from $18 to $22 billion. Its rise was largely attributed to the Senate’s Big Beautiful Act and Trump’s sustained support for digital assets. The price rally gave confidence to smaller tokens and kept risk-on sentiment alive.
Ethereum’s 113 Percent Surge
Ethereum doubled in value this week, hitting $2,500 after Vitalik Buterin’s EIP-7983 gas cap proposal gained traction. The upgrade brought attention to ERC-20-based memecoins and helped drive volume toward Ethereum-native tokens like $MANYU and $MOONCAT.
Grok 4 Debut Sparks Outrage
The debut of Grok 4 on July 9 triggered a storm after its X account posted offensive “MechaHitler” content. The backlash temporarily pushed $MECHA and BYTE higher before both declined. xAI later removed the posts and updated its moderation policies, but concerns about AI-generated market manipulation grew louder.
U.S. Crypto Hearing Shapes Digital Assets
A key U.S. crypto hearing on July 10 focused on the FIT21 and Bitcoin reserve bills. The discussions had an immediate impact on politically themed tokens like $STRUMP and $DEGEN. Trump’s decision to delay tariffs until August 1 added fuel to market optimism.
Pump.fun’s Kolscan Acquisition and PUMP ICO
On July 12, Pump.fun completed its acquisition of Kolscan, bolstering its trading analytics. That same day, its PUMP ICO raised $1.3 billion in just 13 minutes. The two moves sent shockwaves through Solana’s ecosystem, lifting tokens like $DEGEN and $LZR but also raising concerns about bubble-like behavior.
Emirates Partners with Crypto.com
On July 11, Emirates announced a partnership with Crypto.com to support crypto-based travel payments. The news was received well throughout the community, further cementing adoption stories around Solana-based tokens and X’s new trading layer. Regulation is still a problem, but hype was high.
Conclusion
The week of July 7-13 contained within itself the hysterical environment that is standard in the memecoin market. With opportunity still up for grabs, the relationship between innovation, speculation, and accountability is in rapid transition. It’s essential to be streetwise and discerning as the memecoin market evolves in the limelight.
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