LBank Labs Latest Report: Memecoins Explode in 2024, Exchanges Race for $100B Market
Singapore, Singapore, December 13th, 2024, Chainwire
LBank Labs, in collaboration with MetaEra and Bee Network, has jointly published its latest report titled “2024 Memecoins Report: From Controversial Narrative to a $100B Market.” The report highlights a paradigm shift in the memecoins, which have evolved from short-term speculative assets to a sophisticated market with a total capitalization exceeding $100 billion.
The memecoins market has demonstrated significant growth in 2024, with the Benchmark index surging 279.8%, outperforming assets like Bitcoin (118.9%) and gold (27.4%). This growth reflects not merely speculative interest, but a fundamental transformation in how memecoins are perceived and valued in the crypto industry.
This notable market expansion has been fueled by two game-changing developments: breakthroughs in infrastructure and an explosion in memecoins cultural diversity. The emergence of specialized platforms like Pump.fun has dramatically simplified memecoins creation and trading, sustaining market momentum throughout this cycle.
In this flourishing landscape, Solana and Ethereum have become the go-to destinations for memecoins. Ethereum remains the bedrock for established memecoins, and Solana has become the platform for new launches due to its agility in capturing market momentum. The numbers speak volumes: the market capitalization of Ethereum’s memecoins reached $34 billion, and Solana’s at $20.4 billion. Together, they account for nearly 47% of the total memecoin market.
Alongside infrastructure advancement, the diversification of memecoins culture has emerged as another powerful market driver. These memecoins generally fall into four main types: Cult memecoins built on strong community consensus; the Animal memecoins that started it all; Trending event memecoins that capture hype; and the AI-themed memecoins that combine technology. Notably, these categories have begun to overlap as the market matures, creating more sophisticated memecoins narratives.
This maturation has sparked a dramatic shift in market sentiment. What began as a retail-driven phenomenon has gained institutional traction, with major players like DWF Ventures, Pantera Capital, Franklin Templeton, and VanEck embracing the value of memecoins and adopting a more open attitude toward the memecoins market.
Cryptocurrency exchanges have pivoted in response, racing to capture the memecoins market. In the competitive landscape of cryptocurrency exchanges, LBank cryptocurrency exchange has shown strong performance in the memecoins market through strategic timing and efficient execution. The numbers reflect this approach: with 281 memecoins listings in 2024 accounting for 34% of its total listings, followed by Gate.io (62) and Bitget (46). Notably, all top 10 trending memecoins identified in LBank’s previous “Top 10 Trending Memecoins of 2024” report were successfully listed on the platform. The performance of GOAT (29,900%), MOODENG (6,746%), and ACT (7,860%) on LBank reflect its ability to identify and support promising projects at their earliest stages.
Analysis of major meme projects reveals LBank’s competitive positioning in the market. While established exchanges like Binance and OKX command larger trading volumes, LBank’s strategy of early listing and active support has created significant value for traders. This is particularly evident in projects like GOAT and MOODENG, where LBank’s early market entry and trading metrics have matched or exceeded those of larger exchanges, demonstrating its effectiveness in identifying and supporting emerging projects.
LBank’s strategic focus on the memecoins market has proven effective, contributing to its milestone achievement of reaching 15 million global users. The launch of its slogan “Discover The Era of Meme Legends” in early 2024 has resonated strongly with the market evolution. As memecoins continue to mature, LBank cryptocurrency exchange remains committed to its strategic approach, introducing innovative initiatives and fostering market development to drive the next phase of industry growth.
About LBank
Founded in 2015, LBank is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, serving over 15 million registered users in more than 210 countries and regions. With a daily derivatives trading volume of more than $67 billion and support for over 800 cryptocurrencies, LBank is committed to delivering a comprehensive and user-friendly trading experience. Through innovative trading solutions, LBank has helped users achieve average returns of over 130% on newly listed assets.
As a pioneer in the Meme coin market, LBank Crypto Exchange has listed over 240 mainstream Meme coins and 40 Meme gems, with several achieving gains of over 500%. As an industry leader in first-time Meme coin listings, the LBank cryptocurrency exchange has become a go-to platform for Meme coin investors.
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