Pepe and Shiba Inu Stagnant as Remittix Surges 500% in 2025

The cryptocurrency market continues to witness shifting investor focus as Pepe (PEPE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) struggle to gain significant momentum in 2025. Both tokens have seen only modest price movement, with Pepe recently trading below $0.00001002 after a brief rally in July. Analysts have attributed this stagnation to a combination of external factors, including new U.S. tariffs and the exit of key investors like Arthur Hayes, who sold $414,000 worth of PEPE [1]. Shiba Inu, meanwhile, remains in a consolidation phase around $0.0000120, though technical indicators suggest a potential 70% upward move if bullish patterns like the cup-and-handle and double bottom continue to materialize [1].

Despite the muted performance of Pepe and Shiba Inu, a relatively new entrant, Remittix (RTX), has emerged as a strong contender. RTX has already surged by 500% in value and is expected to continue its upward trajectory, with forecasts suggesting it could deliver a staggering 6,600% return by the end of 2025. The growing interest in Remittix stems from its real-world utility in cross-border payments and its upcoming wallet beta launch on September 15. Analysts highlight its potential to disrupt traditional payment systems with faster and cheaper crypto-to-fiat transactions, positioning it as a more functional alternative to meme coins [1].

Underlying market fundamentals also support the narrative of investor migration. For Pepe, a reduction in exchange-held supply—over 7 trillion tokens have left centralized exchanges—could provide a foundation for a future price rebound. However, the decline in whale dominance, with large holders now controlling only 43% of the circulating supply, remains a point of concern [1]. For Shiba Inu, increased token burn activity—over 1.3 billion SHIB tokens were burned in the previous week—signals a shrinking supply and hints at potential long-term value accumulation, though a major breakout has yet to materialize [1].

The broader crypto market appears to be moving away from speculative meme coins toward projects with tangible utility and scalable infrastructure. Remittix’s growing institutional interest, robust presale performance, and expanding community suggest that it is being positioned as one such project. With $18.7 million raised and 588 million tokens in circulation, the token’s trajectory highlights the importance of real-world application in an increasingly competitive market [1].

Investors are being urged to approach the 6,600% return forecast for Remittix with caution, as this figure is speculative and based on analyst projections rather than guaranteed performance. While the technical and fundamental outlook for RTX is strong, the highly volatile nature of the crypto market means that outcomes remain uncertain. As the industry continues to evolve, projects with clear value propositions are likely to capture the attention of a more discerning investor base, regardless of their initial categorization as a meme coin or utility token.

Source: [1] Pepe and Shiba Inu Price Predictions Point to Modest 2025 ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1044150-20250816)

[2] Will Layer Brett Dethrone Shiba Inu and Pepe Coin ... (https://www.mitrade.com/insights/news/live-news/article-3-1044152-20250816)