Crypto
Meme Tokens Surge as Dogecoin and Shiba Inu Hold Their Ground
On August 17, 2026, meme tokens closed at $24.77 billion, up 0.34 percent from the day before. Meanwhile, Bitcoin fell by 3.0 percent over seven days.
Dogecoin and Shiba Inu are two of the top meme coins, with Dogecoin valued at $10.84 billion and Shiba Inu at $2.64 billion. Bullski, another popular meme coin, has a fixed supply of 120 billion tokens and is sold through a 16-stage ladder.
The prices of these meme coins are volatile, with some experiencing significant price drops over the past week. Despite this, investors remain interested in these digital assets, with many looking to capitalize on their potential for growth.