Memecoins Lead Crypto Trends in 2024, With AI and RWAs Gaining Traction

As 2024 draws to a close, all eyes are on the upcoming 2025 market, with expectations high for a major rally in both Bitcoin and altcoins under Donald Trump's anticipated leadership.

His administration is expected to introduce more balanced regulations, fueling optimism for the crypto space. Meanwhile, CoinGecko’s end-of-year analysis has taken stock of the trends that shaped 2024.

The memecoin surge has dominated this year’s crypto narrative, with these tokens capturing a staggering 30.67% of global investor interest, outpacing other trends.

The report highlighted that, aside from memecoins, AI and Real World Asset (RWA) tokens also gained significant attention. Solana-based and cat-themed memecoins have especially stood out, along with Base-based tokens, contributing to the broader memecoin trend.

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AI-focused tokens garnered a 12.58% share, securing second place in investor interest, while RWAs and DePIN tokens also made notable gains.

These emerging trends, including the rise of various memecoin subcategories like Solana and cat-themed coins, are expected to continue influencing the market into 2025.

Kosta Gushterov

Kosta has been working in the crypto industry for over 4 years. He strives to present different perspectives on a given topic and enjoys the sector for its transparency and dynamism. In his work, he focuses on balanced coverage of events and developments in the crypto space, providing information to his readers from a neutral perspective.