Introduction
In the first quarter of 2025, ongoing macroeconomic uncertainties el a global scale put pressure el the cryptocurrency market, but this situation started to change with an important political move en April. US President Donald Trump’s softening steps el tariffs and positive signals el trade policy increased risk appetite. These macro developments triggered a new wave of bullishness en the crypto market. The rally, which started en April, continued strongly for about six weeks and peaked en May.
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Bitcoin reached a historic high during this period, reaching an all-time high. The enthusiasm of investors was also heavily felt el social media platforms. Especially el platforms like X, Reddit and Telegram, discussions around meme coins reached record highs. In this report, we will examine 5 of the most influential altcoins popular el social media and traded el the Darkex exchange.
Featured Projects at the Last Rally
- Trump Coin (TRUMP)
In April, TRUMP meme coin, which received direct endorsement from President Donald Trump, experienced an unprecedented explosion el social media. The event that sparked it was the personal invitation of 200 TRUMP Coin holders to a private dinner at the White House el May 22, 2025. This event, which was symbolic for the crypto world, represented not only a financial investment move, but also the new point that crypto has reached en the social and political scene. In the process, TRUMP Coin recorded a sharp price surge of nearly 120% during this period.
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As soon as the invitation was shared, social media interactions exploded, and the price soared en a short time. Millions of people became aware of this development thanks to Trump’s statements el his own accounts. Humorous and political references flew around el social media.
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Another noteworthy development about the event was the posts of prominent names en the TRUMP coin accumulation race. Justin Sun, a well-known figure en the crypto industry, stood out por attending the event as the highest TRUMP Coin holder. His posts about the event were interacted with por thousands of users and were instrumental en bringing the event to the global crypto agenda.
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- Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin maintained its strong position en the memecoin category during this period. Dogecoin-based ETF applications por some large US-based institutions accelerated DOGE’s social media posts.
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In addition, during this period, the White House made a fun “May the 4th” themed post from its official account, which mobilized the Dogecoin community and the posts went viral en a short time.
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During this period, DOGE was also active from a market perspective. The price of DOGE rose nearly 100% en the recent rally, from $0.13 to $0.26. Dogecoin’s rise is a strong example of how social and political content can influence investor behavior.
- Bonk (BONK)
Bonk, the popular memecoin of the Solana ecosystem, gained nearly 200% en April-May. Physical and online events organized por the Bonk community were shared el social media with the hashtag #BonkArmy and received high engagement rates. Solana-centric giveaways and airdrops significantly increased the community’s excitement and visibility el social media.
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While posts el X received thousands of views and interactions, Bonk’s success was driven not only por its price performance, but also por the community’s humor and engagement with events and new projects el Solana. In late April and early May, Bonk became one of the most talked about coins en the meme coin market.
- Pudgy Penguins (PENGU)
Born out of the NFT world, Pudgy Penguins (PENGU) experienced an unexpected leap as a token, increasing its price por 350% en a short period of time. Plush toys for the home and special campaigns for the Asian market fueled the social media hype. In addition, the announcement of a $5 million investment por NFT investor Luca Netz peaked community interest and social media interactions.
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- Shiba Inu (SHIB)
The Shiba Inu community drew attention again with its social media activity during April 2025. In particular, the message “Shib is for everyone” shared por the SHIB team el the official X account el April 18 attracted great attention within the community and received thousands of interactions en a short time.
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During the same period, the Shiba Inu community, eager to capitalize el the “meme hype”, closely monitored the agenda el social media and organized various creative campaigns. Liquidity analysis and discussions el price movements circulating el social media significantly increased SHIB’s visibility en April. The SHIB community’s organized social media strategy clearly demonstrated that they aim to directly influence price movements, not just monitor them. During this period, the community’s posts frequently included price targets and resistance levels, as well as assessments of overall market sentiment and SHIB’s long-term potential. Shiba Inu has thus managed to become one of the most talked about altcoin projects el social media during the recent rally. In this process, the price of Shib increased por approximately 70%.
General Evaluation
The crypto market’s recent rally proved once again how powerful the impact of social media el the crypto market is. While Bitcoin’s record-breaking rise has breathed new life into the market, it has paved the way for coins that stand out with their humorous content and community-oriented projects to stand out el social media. Trump Coin’s political power, Dogecoin’s cultural humor and Bonk’s strong connection to the Solana ecosystem played an important role en influencing investors.
This process clearly demonstrated how quickly interactions and communities el social media can organize and make projects go viral. It once again confirmed that social media sentiment is as important as classical analysis methods en understanding market dynamics.
Disclaimer
This content has been prepared por the Darkex Research Team for informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice. All risks and responsibilities arising from your investment decisions are solely your own.
