Investors Shift to BONK and LILPEPE as SHIB Loses Meme Coin Momentum

Investors are increasingly moving away from Shiba Inu (SHIB) toward lower-priced meme coins like BONK and Little Pepe (LILPEPE), which are showing stronger momentum and potential returns. SHIB, once a leading meme coin, has seen diminished enthusiasm due to flat price performance and declining trading volume, pushing capital into emerging tokens with perceived better growth trajectories and utility [1].

BONK, built on the Solana blockchain, experienced a sharp price surge of over 150% in a single month early this year, drawing both retail and institutional attention. However, its performance has since deteriorated, with the token now trading over 40% below its peak. The fading interest in BONK has prompted traders to seek alternatives with more sustainable upside and lower entry costs [1].

Little Pepe (LILPEPE) has gained traction as one such option. Currently priced at $0.0018 during Stage 9 of its presale, the token has raised over $16 million, with 97.70% of the stage already sold. Investors who purchased in the initial stage are up 80%, while those buying in Stage 9 still stand to gain 66.6% if the token reaches its launch price of $0.0030 [1]. Analysts project a potential 212x return by mid-2026, based on LILPEPE’s low entry price, active community, and integration on a next-generation Layer 2 blockchain that supports faster and cheaper transactions [1].

The token is now listed on CoinMarketCap, boosting its credibility and exposure among both retail and institutional investors. This shift reflects a broader trend in the meme coin market, where investors are moving beyond pure hype and focusing on fundamentals, community strength, and long-term viability [1]. Unlike earlier meme coins like SHIB and DOGE, which relied heavily on social media virality, LILPEPE combines meme-driven appeal with blockchain infrastructure that addresses scalability and transaction efficiency [1].

As the presale progresses into the next stage, the price is expected to rise to $0.0019, intensifying the sense of urgency among potential buyers. With early returns already realized and bullish projections in place, LILPEPE is emerging as a notable contender in the 2025 meme coin market [1].

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[1] Coindoo - Investors Pivot to BONK and Viral Token Under $0.002 as Shiba Inu Slips Off the List of Top Meme Coins to Buy in 2025 (https://coindoo.com/investors-pivot-to-bonk-and-viral-token-under-0-002-as-shiba-inu-slips-off-the-list-of-top-meme-coins-to-buy-in-2025/)