Despite being a relatively small corner of the crypto market, trading activity in the memecoin world is very much alive and quite speculative.
Meanwhile, on May 9, 2025, smart money was flowing into meme coins. On-chain data showed us that across a handful of meme tokens, there was a total of near $15.4 million in trading activity. On that same day, overall inflows were greater than outflows, making the net volume of trades across the meme coin world come out to about $1.3 million.
This net inflow is significant in a sector that usually prospers from hype cycles and social media. For net watchers of the market, the balance between these net inflows and net outflows gives us a good overview of what is going on in the sector; that is, what is moving where and what tokens are gaining some traction or are supposedly stabilizing. This is especially true if we believe that these outflows and inflows somewhat reflect more experienced or better-informed traders.
Inflows Target Up-and-Coming Meme Tokens
Investors put a whopping $8.34 million into different meme tokens, with a few new or recently highlighted projects taking in most of that capital. FARTCOIN was the biggest winner among this band, pulling in an impressive $1.4 million. Despite the name and its overall goofy presentation, this suggests some level of cred—that people are taking it seriously at least part of the time, and that is leading to significant volume.
Another standout was PNUT, with inflows of $1.18 million. This token has been building momentum quietly, and the sudden influx of capital could indicate insider knowledge of an impending event or listing. It’s also possible that PNUT’s early community-building efforts are starting to pay off.
PENGU and TITCOIN were next, with inflows of $267,000 and $254,000, respectively. These are movements of much smaller size, but they show that a variety of tokens are benefiting from capital rotation as traders look to identify the next breakout. Another movement of interest is cbBTC, which is a lesser-known but increasingly discussed token, seeing $211,000 in net inflow. This is a movement in the opposite direction than what we’re seeing with Serrano.
These inflows suggest that intelligent capital is diversifying among several promising meme projects rather than concentrating on a single dominant token. This strategy mirrors the high-risk nature of this sector and the need to spread exposure.
Outflows from Established Tokens Hint at Repositioning
Although inflows grabbed the attention, the day also featured major outflows from a number of previously hot tokens. Total outflow for the day was $7.03 million, with BONK leading the list at $681,000. Often a favorite among the crowd, BONK’s recent performance may have prompted some holders to take profits or reduce exposure as the spotlight shifts to other tokens.
Recap: Smart money on chain activities in the memecoin market for 09/05/25
Yesterday, there was more inflow than outflow
Inflow: $8.34M
Outflow: $7.03M
Volume: $15.37M
Net Volume: $1.31MThere was inflow into: #TITCOIN ($254K) $PNUT ($1.18M) $PENGU ($267K) #FARTCOIN ($1.4M)… pic.twitter.com/gB42KpBUQQ
— Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) May 10, 2025
KMNO and GRASS liquidated $656,000 and $301,000 worth of tokens, respectively. These tokens have had a vibrant community and experienced price surges in the preceding weeks, but the recent liquidation suggests that the sellers might not be too confident of further price increases. In other words, it looks like selling may be an option for some community members right now.
GORK and VINE, too, had outflows, seeing
$279,000 for GORK
$261,000 for VINE
Again, this indicates a rotation happening across the space, not a sudden hitting of the sell button. These two are seen as low-risk/high-reward plays, so why are people pulling out of them? The answer likely has to do with attention spans in a market that runs on narratives.
Tokens that are experiencing outflows are not necessarily failing. They could be consolidating, or they could be ceding the spotlight to other projects as traders search for the next big thing. Investors will want to watch how these tokens perform over the next few weeks and months.
Positive Net Flow Reflects Cautious Confidence
The day’s trading activity gives us the following important information: net positive volume of $1.31 million. This figure, while not explosive, suggests that the meme coin sector continues to attract capital—even during relatively calm periods with not much happening. It seems like smart money is positioning for the next leg up rather than exiting.
In the realm of meme coins, momentum and narrative are everything. Although daily inflows and outflows can be quite volatile, keeping an eye on these figures over time can help spot emerging trends before they hit the mainstream.
Some tokens are receiving steady inflows, while others are shedding excess capital. The sector might be dynamic, but we prefer the term highly strategic play to the increasingly hypnotic narrative of hype, humor, and high stakes.
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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