Ghiblification dominated the meme coin scene as the top trend, with sector juggernauts like Elon Musk and Vitalik Buterin hogging the center of attention with revolutionary announcements. Cryptocurrency and meme coin markets are covered in the Meme coin weekly recap of March 24-30, 2025, with the delivery of a shot of explosive trends, corporatization, and technological advancements.
Meme Coin Weekly Recap: March 24-30, 2025
Meme coins were strong and volatile last week, with the Ghiblification craze raking up huge profits. On the 29th of March, a 7% dip in the market tested the sector, but leading tokens remained resilient. We take a look at the top stories of the week below, from the skyrocketing market caps to the reserves, and the crypto trends that dominated the scene.
Ghiblification Trend Takes Off
The Ghiblification meme, fueled by the fantasy appearance of Studio Ghibli, dominated the meme coin narrative. Three of the tokens acted as poster children: Ghiblification (Ghibli), Official Ghibli Mascot ($Totoro), and GhibliCZ ($Ghibli). Ghiblification reached an ATH of $42M market cap, currently at 5,521% increase since its launch. Official Ghibli Mascot ($Totoro) rides the wave of trending popularity and community excitement, with $8M of trade volume being traded in a day. GhibliCZ, supported by the endorsement of Binance’s CZ, increased by 2,200% in last week. The momentum of the trend can be attributed to the power of the combination of sentimentalism on the grounds of culture and speculative hysteria.
Hayden Davis Sells $1M in MELANIA Tokens
One of the most well-known meme coin community members, Hayden Davis, dumped $1M of MELANIA tokens, netting himself $2M of profits from a $3M position. The dump reduced the MELANIA price by 15%, decreasing the market cap from the week-high of $35M at the start of the week down to $25M. No sanctions were reported, but the dump was met with accusations of insider trading on the unregulated meme coin community.
Keyboard Cat Roars Back with $70M Market Cap Surge
Keyboard Cat (KEYCAT) suddenly re-emerged, going from a market capitalization of $13M to $70M in the span of a few days. Its re-emergence was ignited by the explosion of a 48-hour $50M trading volume, propelling the token’s price by 438%. The re-emergence is proof of the endless demand for meme coins, especially those with a nostalgia factor, for a market that is full of such coins.
Dogecoin Launches Official Reserve
Dogecoin supported its ecosystem with a $10M buy order to establish an official reserve, with the aim of enhancing liquidity and preparing for mainstream acceptance. The action injected 50 million DOGE into the reserve, stabilizing the coin at $0.20 during the volatile markets, with the daily volume at $1.2B. The action shows that Dogecoin is ready to break free from the meme stage.
Binance Lists New Meme Coins
Binance expanded its meme coin offerings, listing $MUBARAK, $BROCCOLI714, $TUT, and $BANANAS31. TUT led the pack with a 104% pump in a week, currently at $37M, while $BROCCOLI714 saw $3M in daily trades. These listings added $15M in combined liquidity to Binance’s ecosystem, reflecting the exchange’s bet on meme coin momentum.
GUNZ Hits Binance Launchpool
GUNZ ($GUN) launched on Binance’s Launchpool, with farming active from March 28-30 and trading starting March 31. The project allocated 10% of its 100M token supply, driving $8M in staked assets. GUNZ’s debut price is projected at $0.10, with strong community backing.
Other Notable News: March 24-30, 2025
Elon Musk’s xAI Acquires X for $33 Billion
In a blockbuster deal, Elon Musk’s xAI acquired X for $33B, merging artificial intelligence with social media. The acquisition, finalized with a mix of cash and stock, values X at a 20% premium over its prior $27.5B valuation. This move could integrate X’s 500M monthly active users with xAI’s tech, potentially boosting crypto adoption on the platform.
Vitalik Buterin Unveils Ethereum’s L2 Roadmap
Vitalik Buterin revealed Ethereum’s Layer 2 roadmap, focusing on improved security, faster transaction finalization, and reduced costs. The plan targets a 50% reduction in L2 fees (from $0.10 to $0.05 per transaction) and a 10-second finality goal, down from 15 minutes. This upgrade could enhance scalability for DeFi and meme coin projects on Ethereum, with implementation expected by Q3 2025.
Justin Sun Invests $80M in Trump’s Crypto Venture
Tron CEO Justin Sun graced the pages of Forbes after making an investment of $80M in Donald Trump’s digital coin venture. The investment of a mix of TRX and stablecoins will fund a new tokenized asset platform. Sun’s move sent TRX’s rate 12% higher at $0.18, with the added $500M of trading volume, further solidifying its status on the crypto-political front.
ReachMe: CZ’s Paid Messaging Platform
Binance’s CZ unveiled ReachMe, a paid messaging platform connecting people with crypto influencers with minimal spam. Donations, starting at $10 for a message, go toward donations, with approximately $1M estimated to be donated in Q2 2025. Initial take on the site from 10,000 users indicates a future model for community interaction.
XRP Falls Amid Trump Tariff Threats
XRP dropped 8% to $0.55 following Trump’s threat of tariffs, lowering its $28B market capitalization. The dip was following the $2B 24-hour selling, driven by fear of Ripple from the regulators. XRP volume was still strong at $1.5B, showing the market is still keen despite the dip.
Tether CEO Signals Stablecoin Evolution
Tether CEO guaranteed a “new era” of stablecoins with increased transparency and reserve coverage. Few specifics were mentioned, but with USDT’s market capitalization of $110B and $50B daily trade, any improvements will most likely prop up the wider market. Release for Q2 2025 is what analysts anticipate.
svmBNB Mainnet Launches on BNB Chain
The svmBNB Mainnet was launched on the BNB Chain, with Solana technology for faster DeFi, NFT, and meme coin transactions. Having the capacity of 1,000 TPS, twice BNB’s 200 TPS, the svmBNB onboarded $20M of liquidity in just 48 hours, making the BNB ecosystem scalable.
Gamestop Bets Big on Bitcoin
Gamestop invested $50 million of its coffers into Bitcoin, buying 1,250 BTC for $40,000. The buy boosted the price of BTC 2% higher, up to $41,000, with $25B of volume on the day. The corporate buy is following MicroStrategy’s script and is a bellwether for retail giants.
DeFi Alert: Hyperliquid Jelly Attack
Hyperliquid, a DeFi portal, was targeted by a “Jelly Attack,” although further information is not forthcoming. Losses total approximately $5M, with 10,000 users impacted. The attack is further proof of the weakness of DeFi security, with calls for increased audits gaining momentum.
BNB Chain $100M Permanent Liquidity Program
BNB Chain launched a $100M perpetual liquidity program, committing 50M BNB valued at $25M for the stability of its ecosystem. These measures guaranteed BNB’s growth, and now the coin is valued at $500 with a market capitalization of $75B.
Conclusion
The week of March 24-30, 2025, encapsulated the unpredictability of the crypto market, from the meteoric ascent of the Ghiblification trend to the $33B X takeover of xAI. Meme tokens such as GhibliCZ and KEYCAT provided eye-popping returns, and the potential of Ethereum’s L2 roadmap and Dogecoin indicated maturity. With upcoming launches and wagers by companies such as the Bitcoin wager by Gamestop, the scene is now set for a blockbuster Q2.
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