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- Solana meme coins have seen their hype fade off as reality checks stare investors in the face.
- Solana’s influence that helped top meme coins like BONK gain fame is being watched.
The fervor surrounding meme coins on the Solana network appears to have settled with recent favorite Bonk (BONK) experiencing a steep decline of more than 70% from its December peaks. Analysts attribute this downturn to Solana’s broader price correction, leading to a loss of demand for SOL tokens and subsequent repercussions for tokens built on the Solana blockchain.
Bonk’s Decline and Investor Dilemma
Bonk, currently the third-largest meme coin by market capitalization, is grappling with a lack of community support and diminishing optimism among analysts. The coin, which turned early investors into millionaires within a short timeframe, is now underperforming, leaving investors questioning their choices. This downturn is particularly disheartening for those who rode the wave of Bonk’s unprecedented success at its highest price point in the previous months.
As of the latest data, Bonk is trading at $0.00001066, down by 1.5% in the past 24 hours. Analysts express concerns that the coin might breach its current support level and potentially dip further. However, there remains a glimmer of hope among some analysts who predict a potential resurgence, with 2024 projections suggesting a rise to as high as $0.00007524.
Notably, Bonk is not the sole victim of the recent market downturn on Solana. Dogwifhat, known for featuring a dog wearing a hat, has witnessed an 80% decline after initially generating significant hype by providing early holders with over a 10,000% return on their capital.
Additionally, lesser-known tokens like popcat (POPCAT) and chipi (CHIPI), both cat-themed, have experienced over 90% declines from their lifetime peaks. Despite the substantial losses, their communities are still holding out hope for a potential revival.
Solana’s December Boom
Solana’s ecosystem experienced a surge in December, marked by meme coin Bonk’s impressive run and subsequent listings on major exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase. Binance, on December 15, announced the addition of Bonk to its Binance Convert service, providing users with an easy tool to buy or sell cryptoassets.
However, the hype began to wane as the month progressed, leading to profit-taking and a shift of capital to opportunities on other blockchains. The rapid surge in valuations, coupled with newer launches struggling to gain momentum, contributed to the decline in Solana-based meme coins. These activities kickstarted widespread interest in the network, with Solana’s Saga phone prices soaring to over $5,000 and SOL market capitalization surpassing other major tokens.
Solana emerged as a strong contender in traders’ portfolio, surpassing Ethereum in trading volumes and network fees on a seven-day rolling basis.
The blockchain gained attention for its speedy transactions, low fees, and a flurry of meme coin issuances. SOL token prices surged from $38 at the start of November to nearly $120 in early December. Currently, SOL is trading at $94.08, reflecting a 0.75% decrease in the past 24 hours. The Ethereum contender’s market cap stands at $40.6 billion, with trading volume that has soared by 73.2% to 3.6 billion.
