Bitcoin News Today: Bitcoin Near $114,553 Fuels Meme Coin Rally as SHIB and LILPEPE Lead 2025 Boom

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to rally, with prices currently around $114,553.40, the broader cryptocurrency market is anticipating a significant bull run, with some analysts forecasting BTC could reach $150,000 [1]. This potential surge is expected to drive substantial capital into the altcoin space, particularly into meme coins. Within this context, Shiba Inu (SHIB) and a rising meme coin priced below $0.005, Little Pepe (LILPEPE), are being highlighted as two of the most promising projects to lead the 2025 meme coin boom.

Shiba Inu has evolved significantly since its inception, moving beyond its initial “Dogecoin killer” narrative. Despite a reduced level of hype compared to its 2021 peak, SHIB remains in the top 20 cryptocurrencies by market capitalization and continues to be held by major Ethereum whales [1]. With increasing adoption of Shibarium and a gradual reduction in SHIB’s supply through its burn rate, the token is aligning its fundamentals with the potential for a short-term meme-driven rally driven by a broader Bitcoin-led market upswing.

While SHIB offers a strong legacy and community, investors seeking higher asymmetric returns are turning to Little Pepe (LILPEPE), a meme coin priced at $0.0018 during its current presale stage. Unlike many meme coins that rely on virality alone, LILPEPE introduces a unique value proposition by being the first dedicated Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Layer 2 blockchain built specifically for meme culture [1]. This infrastructure supports scalable transactions, near-zero gas fees, and rapid processing, making it well-suited for meme token economies, NFT mints, and social token launches. The project is currently in Stage 9 of its presale, having raised over $15.5 million with nearly 11 billion tokens sold [1].

LILPEPE’s blockchain, known as Little Pepe Chain, offers a solution to long-standing issues in the meme coin space such as bot attacks, slow transaction speeds, and high gas fees. Its built-in NFT framework and developer-friendly tools are attracting investors who are betting not just on viral trends, but on the infrastructure supporting future meme ecosystems [1]. The project has already listed on CoinMarketCap and is gaining traction across social platforms, including a growing Telegram community [1].

To further incentivize early participation, LILPEPE is offering a $777,000 giveaway, awarding 10 winners $77,000 each in tokens. To qualify, participants must contribute a minimum of $100 to the presale and complete social media tasks [1]. This campaign has significantly increased visibility and community engagement, contributing to LILPEPE being among the top five most searched meme coins recently [1].

What distinguishes this market cycle is the convergence of SHIB’s established brand and LILPEPE’s innovative infrastructure. As Bitcoin pushes toward $150,000, these two tokens are positioned as leaders in the meme coin space. However, only one remains under half a penny—LILPEPE—offering a more accessible entry point and a platform designed to sustain meme culture’s growth [1]. With presale prices set to increase soon, the window to invest at the current rate is narrowing.

Source: [1] Shiba Inu (SHIB) and a Rising Coin Below $0.005 Set to Lead the 2025 Meme Coin Boom as Bitcoin (BTC) Aims for $150,000 (https://cryptonewsland.com/shiba-inu-shib-and-a-rising-coin-below-0-005-set-to-lead-the-2025-meme-coin-boom-as-bitcoin-btc-aims-for-150000/)