Meme coins have officially evolved from being digital jokes to becoming serious players in the crypto economy. While OG giants like Dogecoin and Shiba Inu still command attention, June 2025 is witnessing a new breed of meme tokens — ones that mix humor, blockchain innovation, and cult-like communities. From political icons to pop culture anti-heroes, these coins are rewriting the meme playbook. Here's your must-watch list of the top 5 meme coins by market capitalization this June, complete with the numbers and narratives driving their dominance.
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin is the original meme coin, launched in 2013 by Billy Marcus and Jackson Palmer. Forked from Litecoin, it was created as a joke but quickly became a crypto darling, thanks to viral memes, a light-hearted community, and Elon Musk’s continuous public support.
Key Stats
- Current Price: $0.2404
- Market Cap: $35.91 billion
- Circulating Supply: 149.36 billion DOGE
- Volume24 H: +67.92%
- Change Y T D: -32.33%
Key Facts
- Works on a Proof-of-Work (PoW) mechanism
- Accepted by Tesla, AMC, GameStop, and other brands
- A DOGE ETF approval is in progress, which could boost legitimacy and adoption
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
Shiba Inu, launched in 2020 by the anonymous founder Ryoshi, was created as the 'Dogecoin killer' — but it’s now more than that. It runs on the Ethereum blockchain and has grown into an entire ecosystem including NFTs, DeFi and token burns.
Key Stats
- Current Price: $0.00001522
- Market Cap: $8.97 billion
- Circulating Supply: 589.24 trillion SHIB
- Volume24 H: +106.21%
- Change Y T D: -29.45%
Key Facts
- Built on Ethereum using Proof-of-Stake (PoS)
- Ecosystem includes Shibaswap and Shiboshis NFTs
- Ongoing token burn campaigns have reduced supply and boosted price
Pepe (PEPE)
Pepe the Frog is no stranger to internet fame. As a meme, it has been everywhere. As a token? It's now dominating. PEPE was launched on Ethereum and saw a massive breakout in early 2023, turning heads with its explosive returns and cult following.
Key Stats
- Current Price: $0.00001455
- Market Cap: $6.12 billion
- Circulating Supply: 420.68 trillion PEPE
- Volume24 H: +89.83%
- Change Y T D: -28.61%
Key Facts
- A deflationary ERC-20 token with no tax and zero pretensions
- Secured by Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) validators
- Driven by meme momentum and massive whale accumulation
Official TRUMP (TRUMP)
The first politically-inspired meme coin to go viral, OFFICIAL TRUMP, was launched with backing from the Trump ecosystem. It’s hosted on Solana and skyrocketed after its launch, becoming a top-10 traded token in under a week.
Key Stats
- Current Price: $15.77
- Market Cap: $3.15 billion
- Circulating Supply: 199.99 million TRUMP
- Volume24 H: +36.30%
- Change Y T D: -80.20%
Key Facts
- Built on Solana for fast transactions and low gas fees
- Saw a 300%+ surge post-launch
- Unique strategy: Hosting VIP dinners for top holders, enhancing community loyalty and speculation
