Memecoins Surge on Fed Rate Cut Hopes, LILPEPE Presale Hits $14.9M

As anticipation builds around a potential Federal Reserve rate cut in September 2025—hinted at by Donald Trump—cryptocurrency markets are buzzing, particularly around memecoins. Analysts and traders are increasingly viewing memecoins like LILPEPE, DOGE, and SHIB as potential beneficiaries of the liquidity surge that typically follows monetary easing [1].

Memecoins, historically seen as speculative assets driven largely by retail sentiment, are now attracting institutional attention as macroeconomic conditions evolve. With inflation cooling and market volatility easing, these assets are increasingly perceived as viable plays for substantial returns [1].

LILPEPE, a newer entrant in the memecoin space, has already raised over $14.9 million during its presale, with tokens available at $0.0018. The project is also implementing whale-proofing measures through a vesting schedule, ensuring price stability and mitigating the risk of large sell-offs. Additionally, LILPEPE has secured a listing on CoinMarketCap and has undergone a full smart contract audit. A $777,000 giveaway has attracted over 173,000 participants, signaling strong community engagement [1]. If current trends continue, LILPEPE could potentially deliver up to a 50x return as it enters major centralized exchanges in the near future.

Dogecoin (DOGE), the original memecoin, remains a strong contender in the 2025 crypto narrative. Currently trading at $0.2290, DOGE has shown resilience amid significant price swings, peaking at $0.4335 in January 2025 and dipping to $0.1315 in April. Its continued exposure, largely due to public comments from Elon Musk and social media traction, is fueling speculation about a possible spot ETF approval. Analysts suggest that such a move could attract large institutional investors, potentially pushing the price toward $0.49 by December 2025 [1].

Shiba Inu (SHIB), the second-largest memecoin by market capitalization, is also in the spotlight. Trading at $0.00001212 with a market cap exceeding $7.1 billion, SHIB is gaining traction through its Shibarium Layer-2 upgrade, which reduces transaction fees and enhances scalability. A recent token burn transaction destroyed 602 million tokens, increasing the burn rate by 16,717%. Analysts have set a 2025 price target of $0.000058, with further upside potential as adoption and utility expand [1].

The broader momentum behind these memecoins is being driven by the anticipation of the Fed’s policy shift, which is expected to create a more favorable environment for high-risk, high-reward assets. LILPEPE’s upcoming exchange listings, DOGE’s ETF speculation, and SHIB’s technological upgrades all suggest a period of heightened activity in the memecoin space.

While memecoins remain inherently volatile, their potential for outsized returns continues to attract attention from both retail and institutional investors. The convergence of macroeconomic easing, growing adoption, and technological improvements positions LILPEPE, DOGE, and SHIB as key names to watch in the coming months.

Source: [1] 3 memecoins to buy as President Trump expects fed rate cuts in September 2025 (https://coinmarketcap.com/community/articles/68968290580d1d3e68f072a3/)