Memecoin Market Cap Hits $79B as Crypto Leaders Clash Over Industry Impact
Members of the crypto community expressed conflicting views of the memecoin surge, with some celebrating the market’s rise and others calling it a regression.
The memecoin sector surged to $72 billion in July, up 29% from a $55 billion market cap on June 30. Behind the rally was a mix of memecoin presale hype, community momentum and a new memecoin launchpad gaining traction on Solana.
On Friday, the memecoin market cap surged further, peaking at $79 billion. This represented a 43% surge from its valuation at the end of June. At the time of writing, the memecoin market cap had dropped slightly to $78.81 billion.
While retail investors are eager to ride the wave and the numbers are eye-catching, industry leaders are divided over what…
