The crypto markets received a shot in the arm in the first week of July. Bitcoin broke the $110,000 barrier on the strength of mega whale migration and positive U.S. policies, and meme coins saw explosive pumps on the power of nostalgia, hype from enthusiasts, and platform integrations. Beyond these gains, new policy updates, platform releases, and celebrity donations fueled investor sentiment.
Meme Coin Weekly Recap: June 30 to July 6, 2025
The meme coin market remained the most reactive sector in the market, providing disproportionate rewards together with irony, mainstream culture, and burgeoning ecosystems. Below is a summary of the biggest news in meme coins and the overall market from June 30 to July 6, 2025.
Useless ($USELESS) Surges 6x
$USELESS jumped 600 percent in market cap to $194 million and reached $20 million in trading volume per day by July 5. Its tongue-in-cheek marketing campaign unexpectedly worked, which was augmented by Launchgram promotions and robust Solana momentum.
Dege ($DEGE) Becomes America’s Mascot
Dege surged 50 percent to $25 million in market value on $7 million worth of volume. Its all-American Fourth of July theme resonated as the holiday weekend approached and United States sentiment improved.
Pikachu ($PIKACHU) Rides Nostalgia
Pikachu, built on Sui, added 40 percent and closed the week at a $90 million market cap. The Pokémon-inspired token maintained its momentum from June, with $12 million in weekly volume and a growing international community.
Solana-Based Memecoins Thrive
Kirby gained 35 percent to reach $15 million in market cap following the debut of Jupiter Studio. Poopiter rose 30 percent to $12 million as Jupiter’s first meme-themed release. Other notable risers included Stonks, up 25 percent to $10 million, and Kaboom, which climbed 20 percent to $8 million, both riding playful Solana-native branding.
Cultural and Charity-Driven Tokens
WeChat Doge jumped 30 percent to $14 million, capturing attention for its nod to China’s digital culture. Hosico, marketed as a “guardian of dreams,” rose 25 percent to $9 million. Bobby the Cat, a meme token tied to charitable efforts, added 20 percent to reach $7 million, attracting socially conscious traders.
Innovative and Controversial Tokens
Sogent, a Solana-based MEV innovation, surged 40 percent to $13 million. Sif, which operates as an index fund on Solana, added 30 percent to $11 million. USDUC exploded 3150 percent to reach $20 million but quickly came under scrutiny for pump-and-dump behavior. Blue Chip, designed for perceived stability, rose 15 percent to $6 million.
Other Notable News: June 30 to July 6, 2025
Excluding memecoins, major events across policy, platforms, and institutional developments created a favorable environment, although there was caution in the background.
Bitcoin Surges on Whale Move
Bitcoin rallied to $108,000 to $110,000 on the week, with daily volumes of $16 to $19 billion. The rally followed a Bitcoin OG moving $8.69 billion worth of BTC on July 3, which set off speculations and hopes. Over 26,000 new Bitcoin millionaires have been tallied this year.
U.S. House Reviews Crypto Bills
The United States House began working on three major crypto bills on July 2, including the FIT21 Act, as it sought to provide greater clarity for crypto assets. The lawmaking process improved sentiment for policy-driven tokens such as Dege and USDUC, though actual details remain in flux.
Senate Passes Big Beautiful Act
The United States Senate passed the July 4 Big Beautiful Act that promotes the adoption of Bitcoin and Federal Reserve for crypto assets. The policy augmented the rally in Bitcoin and spilled into the momentum in the memecoins at the beginning of the weekend.
CZ’s $10M BNB Donation
Changpeng Zhao also gave $10 million in BNB to a charity organized by Vitalik Buterin on July 1. The move was welcomed in crypto X and rubbed off positively on sentiment for Solana-based projects, including Kirby and Poopiter.
Solana ETF Staking Launch
A fresh Solana ETF with staking debuted in the United States on July 2, and it saw inflows worth $33 million. The event sped up and increased focus on Solana-based meme coins, specifically Sogent and Stonks, and cemented Solana’s status as one of the leading chains in the meme space.
Robinhood Expands at Cannes
At an event in Cannes on July 5, Robinhood announced its next wave of international brokerage expansion. The platform’s renewed focus on crypto trading sparked renewed liquidity and engagement across meme coins, especially those listed on X’s new trading interface. Security and compliance questions were quickly raised by regulators.
Conclusion
The week of June 30 to July 6 offered another strong performance for meme coins, with tokens like Useless, Dege, and Pikachu leading on both price action and narrative strength. Bitcoin’s climb above $110,000, powered by both whale activity and major U.S. legislative wins, created a rising tide that lifted altcoins and memes alike. The launch of Jupiter Studio and a Solana ETF added structural momentum to the ecosystem, while donations and high-profile announcements added layers of credibility.
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