Top 10 Trending Cryptocurrencies, According to CoinGecko

As of July 18, 2025, the cryptocurrency market continues to showcase sharp volatility, led by meme tokens, Layer 1 innovations, and key large-cap assets.

According to CoinGecko’s latest trending data, projects like Chainbase and Blackhole are registering explosive weekly gains, while established names such as Ethereum and XRP remain resilient amid broader market corrections.

The data highlights a growing appetite for both high-risk and institutional-grade assets, suggesting a diverse investor base driving the current cycle.

Chainbase (C) tops the list, rising over 200% in the past week despite a 14.2% drop today. With a market cap above $200 million, its surge suggests speculative momentum or a breakout announcement.

Pump.fun (PUMP), a meme-inspired project, is slightly down today but still holds 19.6% weekly gains and a $1 billion valuation. Caldera (ERA) has jumped over 50% this week, trading at $1.44 with only a modest daily loss, reflecting ongoing interest in modular blockchain platforms.

XRP is priced at $3.36, marked as a “Buy” on CoinGecko, with a steady 19.2% gain over the past 30 days. Ethereum (ETH) continues to attract institutional demand, holding at $3,540 with an 18.3% monthly gain.

Blackhole (BLACK) remains highly volatile, down 10.3% today but still up over 74% this week. Qubic (QUBIC) trades near $0.051, showing slight movement but holding a nearly 9% monthly rise.

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Bonk (BONK), a high-beta meme coin, is down today but maintains a 39% 30-day surge. Pudgy Penguins (PENGU), tied to the popular NFT brand, continues to perform well with a 36.4% monthly increase.

Finally, Bitcoin (BTC) is stable at $117,713, signaling consolidation at the top as traders watch for the next macro move.

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.