I miss those crazy moments of the 2021 bull market when people made so much profit but didn’t know what to do with it. As a result, they ended up buying digital images of rocks and apes worth thousands of dollars. Now, I’m eagerly waiting for that moment to return, but I wonder when it will happen again.
Honestly, the 2021 meme coin season was a wild ride in the cryptocurrency market. It was a rare moment when coins with no fundamental value or use cases skyrocketed in price, delivering insane profits to investors within a short period.
Interestingly, many Gen Z’s loved meme coins because they could invest a small amount of money and receive millions of tokens carrying the image of cats and dogs.
Think about it, what could be more fun than getting rich by investing in cryptocurrencies backed by pictures of cats and dogs? What an exciting moment to be alive. I hope you won’t discard this story like my grandma, who is a Bitcoin maximalist. But first…

What Are Meme Coins

Meme coins are cryptocurrencies based on jokes, memes, or trends. They have no intrinsic value or utility, but they can generate huge profits in a short time.
If you’re familiar with the crypto community, you’d probably know of meme coins like DOGE, SHIBA FLOKI, PEPE, and others. Interestingly, Dogecoin led the 2021 meme coin season — thanks to its loyal fan base and Elon Musk’s endorsement.
During the 2021 bull market, Dogecoin increased in price whenever Elon Musk tweeted or joked about it. Some traders even set trading bots to execute trades based on Musk’s tweets, hoping to catch the next wave of Doge’s rally.
However, this strategy backfired when Elon Musk stopped tweeting about meme coins after the SEC accused him of manipulating the market. But people keep asking…

Do Meme Coins Have a Future?

Well, the question of whether meme coins will have a future is, essentially, a question about the future of human culture. As long as people exist, comics and memes will continue to evolve, and meme coins will likely have a place in the cryptocurrency market.

Despite criticism, meme coins are a significant part of the crypto community, with billions of dollars in trading volume and market capitalization.

Some people believe that investing in meme coins is the easiest way to get rich in the cryptocurrency market, and there are stories of people who became millionaires by investing in meme coins like DOGE and SHIB.
Recently, meme coins based on the Solana blockchain have surged in value and created new millionaires. This has generated excitement in the crypto community, particularly on social media channels like Discord and Telegram. But the next question is:

Which Meme Coins Will Explode in 2024

(Which Meme coins could do this in 2024?)
To find the next meme coins that will explode in 2024, you need to understand market cycles and money flow patterns in the cryptocurrency market. You should also follow meme coin traders on Twitter (X) and use AI to search for emerging meme coin trends and topics.
But remember, investing in meme coins is risky, and there is no guarantee of success. Yet, one of the safest ways to invest in meme coins is to buy them a few days or weeks after being listed on major exchanges like KuCoin or Binance. This way, you can sell off your tokens if the market condition becomes unfavorable.
Like a Santa in a Yuletide season, I can feel the meme coin season is approaching. This is because Bitcoin and other top altcoins have already pumped significantly.
However, most meme coins, like SHIB, APE, and DOGE, are still at the rock bottom of the bear market. So keep an eye on them and continue reading to discover the meme coins on my list.

Top Seven Meme Coins Crypto to Buy in 2024

Coq Inu (COQ)

COQ claims to be the #1 meme coin on AVAX, the native token of the Avalanche blockchain. Coq Inu (COQ) was founded by well-respected members of the AVAX community, who sought to introduce a unique and innovative token that reflects the spirit of the ecosystem in a fun and light-hearted manner.
(COQ-USD pair: Screenshot by author)
What makes Coq Inu interesting is that it has a total supply of 69.42 trillion COQ and 100% in circulation. That means no new tokens will be minted in the future to dilute the value.

• Market Cap: $90M
• Down by -68.89% since the all-time high on Dec 20, 2023
• Circulating supply: 69.42T COQ
• Future catalyst: New listing on established exchanges like Binance or Coinbase. More activities on the Avalanche ecosystem and a new narrative about the meme season.

ApeCoin (APE)

ApeCoin is a meme coin associated with Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club, a popular NFT project that features a collection of unique and rare digital apes. ApeCoin aims to reward the holders of Bored Ape NFTs and to create a community of ape lovers.
(APE-USD Pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $18.32M
• Down by -96.16% since the all-time high on Mar 17, 2022
• Circulating supply: 368,593,750 APE
• Future catalyst: ApeCoin’s integration with Bored Ape Yacht Club’s website and marketplace. The launch of its native NFT collection and game. Also, it may get boosted by the Bored Ape community’s hype.

Dogecoin (DOGE)

Doge is the original and most famous meme coin in the crypto world. It was created as a joke in 2013, based on a viral image of a Shiba Inu dog. Doge has a fun and light-hearted spirit that appeals to a wide audience, especially Gen Z. Doge also has the support of Elon Musk, who considers it his favorite cryptocurrency and often tweets about it.
(DOGE-USD pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $990.22M
• Down by -89.18% since the all-time high on May 08, 2021
• Maximum supply: Infinite
• Future catalyst: Doge’s adoption by major platforms and companies, such as Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX. Doge’s development of new features and upgrades, such as the Doge-Ethereum bridge, and Doge’s resurgence in the meme coin season, fueled by Elon Musk’s tweets and the Doge Army’s community.

BONK (BONK)

BONK is the first dog-themed coin on Solana, a fast and scalable blockchain platform. BONK’s motto is “for the people, by the people”, and it distributed 50% of its total supply to the Solana community through an airdrop. BONK aims to create a fun and engaging community of dog lovers and crypto enthusiasts.
(BONK-USD Pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $99.02M
• Down by -53.01% since the all-time high on Dec 15, 2023
• Circulating supply: 63.33%
• Future catalyst: Meme coin momentum, community and ecosystem growth, and new features and partnerships.

Floki (FLOKI)

Floki is a meme coin inspired by Elon Musk’s dog of the same name. It aims to create a decentralized ecosystem of products and services for the crypto community. Floki has a loyal and active community that supports its development and growth.
(FLOKI-USD Pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $181.59M
• Down by -87.64% since the all-time high on Oct 28, 2021
• Circulating supply: 9.55 trillion FLOKI
• Future catalyst: A partnership with Travala. Or the launch of its own NFT marketplace and metaverse. FLOKI may also benefit from Elon Musk’s tweets.

Memecoin (MEME)

Memecoin (MEME) is the native ecosystem token of Memeland. Memeland is the web3 venture studio by 9GAG, the globally popular meme platform. So, if you love meme coins, why not just buy a MEME?
(MEME-USD Pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $218,239,946
• Down by -87.64% since the all-time high on Oct 28, 2021
• Max. supply: 69,000,000,000 MEME
• Circulating supply: 8,867,360,382 MEME (12.85%)
• Future catalyst: MEME payments, integration with DeFi, development of MEME ecosystem, community growth and hype, and continued bull Run in the crypto market.

Shiba Inu (SHIB)

Shiba Inu is a meme coin that aims to bring the power of a decentralized, community-led currency to millions across the globe.
In 2021, SHIB gained widespread attention, especially when tweets from personalities like Elon Musk and Vitalik Buterin made headlines. SHIB also launched its decentralized exchange, ShibaSwap, and its own NFT collection, Shiboshi.
(SHIB-USD Pair: Screenshot by author)

• Market Cap: $5.95B
• Down by -88.15% since the all-time high on Oct 28, 2021, at $0.00008845
• Circulating supply: No maximum supply
• Future catalysts: Increased utility and adoption, partnerships, community growth and hype, continued bull run in the crypto market, and the launch of its blockchain, Shiba Inu L2.

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