Investors are still chasing the latest trends in the high-risk, high-reward segment of the market. Demand for memecoins is still there, and in the past month, we’ve just seen a new wave of them.
This time around, the new mascots involve animals, and the branding is mostly tongue-in-cheek—except for the $GOAT token, which isn’t offensive either. Of the three, $GOAT seems to have the most growing fanbase (probably a goat) and is definitely drawing in the most attention from traders.
$MOODENG Becomes a Breakout Star with 1000% Monthly Gains
At the forefront is $MOODENG, a memecoin that is capturing the market’s attention with its astonishing rise. Since its listing on Binance Alpha, $MOODENG has increased to an incredible 120% in its recent trading, taking its market cap past the $270 million mark. Trading volume has been equally impressive, with more than $27 million changing hands in the wake of its increasing popularity.
Even more astonishing is $MOODENG’s month’s performance, which boasts an over 1,000% increase, making it one of the top-performing mainstream memecoins in 2025. The token’s growth has been driven by several factors: increased visibility on exchanges, more than anything else, because it is now a memeable token that everyone can understand; but also, of course, because of viral interest that’s going nuts over social media.
Observers say that even though memecoins are very much a speculation-driven class of assets, it’s impossible to miss the impressive move made by $MOODENG. One observer noted: “It’s not just about the memes anymore. We’re seeing serious liquidity flow into these projects, and while it’s risky, it’s also creating real trading opportunities. Memecoins aren’t going away. They’re evolving.”
$PNUT Joins the Party with a 400% Weekly Surge
Close on the heels of $MOODENG is $PNUT, another animal-themed token that has enjoyed the meme-fueled wave of momentum. In just one week, $PNUT shot up nearly 400%, confirming its spot among the most recent memecoin success stories. Its market cap is smaller than that of $MOODENG, but the enthusiastic community that has sprung up around $PNUT is enjoying some very speculative good times.
The branding of the memecoin—which features a cartoon peanut character with animal-like traits—has struck a chord with the meme generation of traders. This is evident in the rapidly growing online following for $PNUT, which, like earlier meme tokens, is trying to recapture the sentiment-driven momentum that made Dogecoin and Shiba Inu household names during many crypto investors’ peak cycles.
$MOODENG extends its gains to 120%, with market cap topping $270M and over $27M in trading volume since its Binance Alpha listing.
$MOODENG has surged over 1000% in a month, becoming one of the top-performing mainstream memecoins.
Another animal memecoin, $PNUT, is also shining… pic.twitter.com/F64T2isuIH
— Followin (@followin_io) May 12, 2025
Platforms for social media such as X (which used to be Twitter), Telegram, and Reddit have done wonders for the traction gained by $PNUT. They are where its holders reside, and the best hype men anyone could ask for, as they pump $PNUT’s profile on almost a daily basis. But this is where it gets a lot riskier, as the $PNUT price is about as stable as your average rocket ship. And we aren’t talking about the NASA kind.
$GOAT Sees Steady Gains with $210M Market Cap
Completing the trio is $GOAT, also known as Goatseus Maximus, which has obtained a more moderate but still impressive 40% gain in recent days. With a market cap of $210 million, $GOAT has carved out a solid niche in the memecoin ecosystem. While it may not have the parabolic growth of $MOODENG or $PNUT, $GOAT’s steady climb suggests a more measured approach from investors.
The name of the token and its mascot—a mythical goat figure—make it a kind of cult investment among meme coins, whose holders seem to have a particular affinity for them. This is a group of investors who have propped up the token’s price, helping it not only to double since its late June debut but also to somehow regain lost ground after it plummeted in early October. The token’s reach could, of course, always be enhanced by new listings on centralized exchanges. Meanwhile, a recent marketing push has gotten some extra attention.
Although memecoins are frequently dismissed as simple jokes or fads, their lasting popularity highlights an additional, deeper transformation that’s occurring in crypto markets. “These tokens aren’t just about fun—they’re reflections of community sentiment, digital identity, and the gamification of investing,” a market strategist said.
The Memecoin Cycle Continues
In 2025, the likes of $MOODENG, $PNUT, and $GOAT led the resurgence of memecoins, which illustrates how the crypto market continues to be energized speculatively. Traders seem to want to go back to their pre-2022 ways of seeking outsized returns with high-risk investments. Once again, tokens themed after animals are doing their part to capture the crypto spotlight.
This trend may continue or may fizzle out; it will depend on market conditions and investor sentiment and, above all, on the staying power of these projects to keep the public involved beyond their moments of virality. At the moment, the memecoin jungle is alive and well, and bulls charge and traders watch.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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