2025 Cryptocurrency Market: Memecoins and AI Tokens Face Significant Declines
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 28 2025- Poor Performance of Memecoins: According to CoinGecko, memecoins experienced an average year-to-date decline of 31.6% in 2025, with some prominent coins falling as much as 82.5%, indicating a waning enthusiasm for speculative investments that could lead to decreased investor confidence.
- AI Tokens Also Struggle: AI-themed altcoins saw declines ranging from 49.8% to 84.3%, although specific tokens like Alchemist AI and Kite performed relatively well, the overall trend highlights the increasing difficulty of converting popular narratives into financial returns.
- DeFi and DEX Tokens Decline: DeFi coins faced an average year-to-date loss of 34.8%, while decentralized exchange (DEX) tokens saw similar declines to AI, at 55.5%, reflecting a general weakness across the cryptocurrency market.
- Real World Assets (RWA) Thrive: RWA emerged as the year's most successful narrative with an average year-to-date gain of 185.8%, primarily driven by Keeta Network's astonishing 1,794.9% surge, demonstrating that profitable opportunities still exist in the market despite the challenging overall environment.
About the author
Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
