Swissquote’s announcement comes as the crypto market is facing a retracement. According to CoinMarketCap data, the global crypto market has lost 5% in the past day alone, to $3.4 trillion. The downtrend has also affected the seven new meme coins listed by Swissquote as the Trump effect fades.
$PEPE, currently ranked among the top 30 cryptocurrencies with a market valuation of more than $5 billion is down 16% and 22% in the past day and week, respectively. Similarly, Shiba Inu (SHIB) has experienced a 7% decline in the past day to trade at $0.0000183.
Memecoin Prices Plunge
Swissquote also added DOGWIFHAT, a not-so-popular meme coin. However, according to the firm, “This cryptocurrency is making a name for itself with the famous image of a Shiba Inu wearing a wool cap. In December 2023, its capitalization rose from less than $1 million to more than $350 million in just a few weeks.
The recently launched $TRUMP tokens are also facing a downtrend. Although their market valuation is currently above $5 billion, $TRUMP, launched by US President Donald Trump, has plunged 8% in the past day, bringing its losses to more than 40%.
My NEW Official Trump Meme is HERE! It’s time to celebrate everything we stand for: WINNING! Join my very special Trump Community. GET YOUR $TRUMP NOW. Go to https://t.co/GX3ZxT5xyq — Have Fun! pic.twitter.com/flIKYyfBrC
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 18, 2025
$MELANIA, which was also launched by the US First Lady, has also lost 3% and 62% in the daily and weekly charts, respectively. At its launch, the meme token attracted significant attention, with a trading volume surpassing $20 million in a day. Although the level of excitement highlighted a growing market for politically inspired digital assets, the excitement seems to have faded away.