Solana News Today: Meme Coin Moonshots: What Drives SHIB, BONK, and TROLL's High-Risk Hype

DeepSeek, a leading AI research lab, has identified three meme coins with significant growth potential over the long term: Shiba Inu (SHIB), Bonk (BONK), and Troll (TROLL). These tokens, while currently trading at fractions of a cent, are being closely monitored by crypto analysts due to their unique tokenomics, growing adoption, and speculative potential. While short-term volatility remains a challenge, market observers highlight structural developments that could support moonshot-style gains for these assets.

Shiba Inu, the most established of the three, has seen mixed performance in 2025. As of late August, SHIB is trading at approximately $0.00001357, down roughly 11.2% month-to-date. However, its token-burning mechanism remains a focal point for supporters. Shibburn data showed a 548.7% surge in the token’s burn rate over 24 hours, with 1.45 million SHIB destroyed. The token’s circulating supply stands at 589 trillion, and analysts argue that reducing this supply by more than 99.9% could be a catalyst for massive price appreciation. For SHIB to reach $1, it would need to achieve a 7.37 million percent price surge, translating to a potential market cap of nearly $589 trillion—far beyond the current valuation of $8 billion. While such a target is speculative, DeepSeek notes that scenarios involving aggressive token burns, increased adoption, and favorable macroeconomic conditions could make it more plausible.

Bonk, a Solana-based meme coin, has emerged as a strong contender in 2025. With a current price of $0.000022 and a market cap of $1.76 billion, BONK has shown resilience despite broader market declines. Recent institutional activity has further solidified its position, with Safety Shot—a Nasdaq-listed company—purchasing $25 million worth of BONK and committing to a 10% revenue stake in Bonk.fun, a major Solana-based token launchpad. Institutional adoption has pushed BONK’s price to an 8-month high of $0.00002841, although it has since retreated under pressure. Analysts attribute its performance to its growing utility on the Solana blockchain, with several projects using BONK as a governance or liquidity token. DeepSeek highlights the token’s strong social media presence and recent treasury announcements as positive indicators for long-term growth.

Troll (TROLL), the third asset in DeepSeek’s analysis, remains a relative newcomer compared to SHIB and BONK. However, it has already attracted a dedicated community and has shown significant price swings, with a one-month range of over 15%. While TROLL is currently excluded from major exchanges, its presale momentum and unique tokenomics—featuring a capped supply and automated buybacks—have drawn comparisons to earlier meme coin success stories. Analysts note that TROLL’s adoption could be accelerated if it is listed on platforms with large user bases, a move that could significantly boost liquidity and price action.

From a market structure perspective, the three tokens benefit from broader crypto market dynamics. In Q3 2025, meme coins have outperformed traditional altcoins, with BONK and Pepe (PEPE) showing gains despite broader crypto market declines. This trend has been fueled by speculative interest, social media-driven hype, and the emergence of new platforms that reward token holders. DeepSeek’s analysis suggests that these factors, combined with favorable macroeconomic conditions, could lead to further consolidation and explosive gains for selected meme coins.

DeepSeek’s report emphasizes the speculative nature of meme coin investing and advises investors to conduct thorough research before committing capital. While the projected scenarios for SHIB, BONK, and TROLL involve aggressive assumptions, they reflect a broader market sentiment that meme coins could serve as high-risk, high-reward assets in the evolving crypto landscape.

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