The meme coin market is roaring once again as over the past 24 hours alone, the total meme coin market cap surged by 7% to reach $79 billion, with $18.54 billion worth of meme tokens traded. As the market maturation is progressing, a key question is which of these meme coins will lead the pack in 2025. Among these, leading the current rally are dogwifhat (WIF), up 40%; FLOKI, gaining 15%; POPCAT, surging 16%; and PNUT, skyrocketing 24%, according to CoinMarketCap data. These top meme coins to watch 2025 are making significant moves Shiba Inu (SHIB): Whale Activity Signals Renewed Bullish Cycle On May 8, SHIB recorded a seven-day high of 6.71 trillion tokens moved across the network, hinting at renewed investor interest. Even more significant was the 2,952% jump in inflows to whale wallets, from 238.91 billion to 6.42 trillion SHIB in just 24 hours. Source: TradingView Currently trading above its 200-day EMA at $0.00001614, SHIB shows signs of entering a fresh bullish cycle. dogwifhat (WIF): Technical Breakout Points to Further Upside After breaking above its 100-day EMA at $0.76, WIF surged by 43.14%, trading around $1.24 and breaking past a crucial resistance at $0.79. If bullish momentum continues, WIF could target its weekly resistance at $1.44. Source: TradingView With meme culture still obsessed with dog-themed tokens and WIF’s strong technical breakout, it stands out as a top contender. Popcat (POPCAT): Cultural Relevance Drives Strong Community Built on the massive popularity of the viral Popcat meme, POPCAT has transformed internet humor into a fast-rising crypto brand. The coin is enjoying a 16% daily surge, backed by an intensely loyal community and an aggressive meme-marketing strategy. $POPCAT LOGARITHMIC WAVES : $POPCAT has been moving up in waves. Each wave has been stronger and more intense than the previous one, with the same common base floor.This ascending wedge pattern has an upside target of 3.80$. A +355% gain from current prices.Trade $POPCAT… pic.twitter.com/TikcwGauS3 — Bitcoinsensus (@Bitcoinsensus) May 9, 2025 As one of the most culturally relevant coins of the year, Popcat blends entertainment and investment in a way few others can. FLOKI: Trendline Break Signals Strong Momentum FLOKI recently broke a descending trendline that’s been in place since mid-December, resulting in a 44% surge over two days. Now trading above its 200-day EMA at $0.00011, FLOKI could soon test the next resistance at $0.00015. Source: TradingView While the RSI indicates an overbought condition, it also signals strong momentum. If FLOKI closes above the EMA on a daily basis, expect further upside. Peanut the Squirrel (PNUT): Character Branding Resonates With a 24% price jump in the past 24 hours, PNUT shows that character-driven branding has real value in crypto. Young investors are resonating with Peanut’s playful, community-first approach. 🔥 Memecoins on fire as #Bitcoin hits recent highs!Old-school memecoins are surging today, led by:• $MOODENG +118% | market cap: $266M• $PNUT +27.5% | $440M• $GOAT +54.7% | $226M• $PEPE +14.6% | $6B• $WIF +39.4% | $1.2B• $MEW +27.3% | $380M• $POPCAT +18.7%… pic.twitter.com/LjerAiov5V — Followin (@followin_io) May 12, 2025 Its interesting narrative and interactive events have built a strong base that could help it stand out as the meme coin market matures. Related: Trump’s Personal Crypto Ties Stall GENIUS Act as Concerns Over Conflicts Grow Pudgy Penguins (PENGU): NFT Synergy Creates Hybrid Appeal PENGU is up 4.5% today and a staggering 184% over the past month, thanks to its synergy with the NFT space. Its floor price is up 22% this month, currently sitting at 11.60 ETH, while NFT sales have jumped 192% in 24 hours. With over 5,000 NFT holders and strong cross-market momentum, PENGU has merged NFTs and meme coins into a compelling hybrid. BRETT: Tapping into Internet Absurdity with Virality Focus BRETT is tapping into internet absurdity like no other meme coin. Built with virality in mind and supported by a growing list of influencer partnerships, it is well on its way to becoming a cultural force in 2025. Related: Solana Token Performance: Ecosystem Shines as MOODENG and GOAT Meme Coins Rally As per the chart above, BRETT accumulation is on the rise as the Relative Strength Index has hit overbought levels, suggesting massive demand. Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is for informational and educational purposes only. The article does not constitute financial advice or advice of any kind. Coin Edition is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of the utilization of content, products, or services mentioned. Readers are advised to exercise caution before taking any action related to the company.