AI and Meme Coins Suffer Over 50% Year-to-Date Losses in 2025
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Dec 28 2025- Weak Market Performance: According to CoinGecko's latest report, the AI and meme coin sectors recorded average losses of 50.2% and 31.6% respectively in 2025, indicating a cooling of speculative fervor as investors exercise caution amid volatile market conditions.
- Poor Meme Coin Performance: Most major meme coins experienced year-to-date losses ranging from 44.6% to 82.5%, with Virtual's Ribbita being the only standout, highlighting the overall weakness in this sector.
- AI Token Declines: AI cryptocurrencies faced similar downturns, with only Alchemist AI and Kite avoiding significant losses, while other tokens fell between 49.8% and 84.3%, reflecting a lack of confidence in the market.
- DeFi and Layer 2 Solutions: DeFi posted average losses of 34.8%, closely matching meme coin performance, while Layer 2 solutions suffered a second consecutive year of 40.6% losses, indicating that their role in scaling Ethereum and other networks has not yielded expected returns.
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.
