From DOGE to WIF, analyzing the layered evolution of memes and the rotation of funds
Capital will naturally concentrate disproportionately in high market value assets, as investors are mostly lazy and prefer to seek confirmation bias.Author: MONK
Compiled by: Deep Tide TechFlow
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#### $DOGE -> Mid-cap Meme Coin Rotation
In my opinion, the performance of Meme coins is closely tied to DOGE. With the elections approaching, $DOGE is back in the spotlight, and I think it will be interesting to analyze how value is distributed within the Meme coin category. Here are my thoughts. The discussion is as follows:
- I believe that without a significant rise in $DOGE / $SHIB, it is becoming increasingly difficult to drive market share for Meme coins. In 2024, the total market capitalization of the overall Meme coin market has risen significantly, approaching the historical high (ATH) of 2021:
- Most of this year's value growth has come from explosive growth in non-$DOGE / $SHIB Meme coins. Currently, the market dominance of DOGE and SHIB has dropped to about 57%:
- Nevertheless, the market share of Meme coins in cryptocurrency is still below the level when $DOGE reached its ATH in 2021. The influence of DOGE cannot be ignored; this week, the total market capitalization of this asset increased by $7 billion, roughly equivalent to one $PEPE + $WIF.
I find the outlook for $DOGE quite interesting, even without new retail interest. I expect the dominance of $DOGE / $SHIB to gradually recover. Currently, there is a lot of capital on the sidelines during this round of Meme coin rebound…
…These individuals are intermediate investors who are skeptical about the legitimacy, sustainability, and impact of this category. Or they may not want to participate in trades with low liquidity and high turnover. As a result, many have missed the opportunity with $WIF, $PEPE, and $BONK.
However, sentiment around Meme coins has significantly changed. Interest in this category is far greater than it was a few months ago, with reports on $GOAT being a great example. Even self-proclaimed intermediate investors are starting to change their attitudes:
I believe these participants may bid for a new round of rebound for $DOGE. This is a trend I see pushing Meme coins and cryptocurrency market share to new heights. Any news could serve as a catalyst, whether it be new government agencies, Elon Musk, Trump, or other factors.
Most of the funding may come from other crypto sectors. Retail investors could help, as I believe $DOGE is even more recognized among the general public than $SOL, but the current liquidity environment has changed significantly compared to 2021.
- So, what will happen after the rebound of $DOGE? I believe any strong movement in $DOGE / $SHIB will bring additional value to the new "Meme coin middle class" and unlock potential for assets like $WIF, $PEPE, and $POPCAT.
For intermediate investors, the relative attractiveness will be higher. When the market cap of $DOGE is $100 billion, the appeal of $WIF will be greater than when it is $30 billion. As the number of investable Meme coins over $1 billion increases, in this post-$DOGE scenario, the risk-reward ratio of stablecoins also seems less attractive.
As Meme coins gain greater recognition as a field, the theory of middle-class re-rating will also attract new potential buyers. These assets ($PEPE, $WIF, etc.) are more liquid, less volatile, and easier to manage compared to small-cap coins.
After the rebound of $DOGE, they also have greater upside potential, and I believe intermediate investors will ultimately seize the opportunity to drive up the prices of these assets, which is necessary in the current situation. I do not believe that $PEPE can reach a market cap of $10 billion in a stagnant $DOGE market.
Therefore, viewing $DOGE as the $BTC of Meme coins, further increases in assets like $PEPE, $WIF, and $POPCAT need to happen before the rebound of $DOGE. I believe there are no clear benefits for stablecoin investors, and due to the still high entry barriers, small-cap coins remain in a rotation phase.
I also see some intermediate investors with the potential to upgrade to the large-cap category (with $PEPE essentially having reached this level). Capital will naturally concentrate disproportionately in high-market-cap assets, as investors are mostly lazy and prefer to seek confirmation bias.
