Deep Dive
1. Sector-Wide Memecoin Demand (Bullish Impact)
Overview:
Memecoins rallied broadly, with the CoinDesk Memecoin Index up 7.1% on September 13, as traders priced in potential U.S. memecoin ETF approvals by 2026 (Bloomberg). MEME’s 15.59% weekly gain aligns with this rotation into high-beta altcoins.
What this means:
Lower Fed rates (cut to 4.00%-4.25% on September 17) and altcoin ETF speculation are driving risk-on flows. Memecoins often lead during such cycles due to their volatility and retail appeal.
What to look out for:
SEC decisions on pending crypto ETFs in October 2025 could amplify or reverse this trend.
2. Pump.fun Activity Spillover (Mixed Impact)
Overview:
Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin launchpad, saw daily volume exceed $1B on September 15 after introducing token buybacks and revised fee structures. MEME, while not directly tied to Pump.fun, benefits from sector liquidity.
What this means:
Heightened memecoin trading activity often creates a “rising tide” effect. However, competition from new tokens could fragment attention. MEME’s 24h volume rose 26.35% to $32.4M, suggesting participation in this trend.
3. Technical Breakout (Bullish Near-Term)
Overview:
MEME reclaimed its 30-day SMA ($0.00253) and holds above the 7-day SMA ($0.00242). The RSI-7 (62.06) nears overbought territory but hasn’t signaled exhaustion yet.
What this means:
A sustained close above $0.00253 could target the September high of $0.002899. The MACD histogram turned positive on September 17, indicating building upward momentum.
Conclusion
MEME’s gains reflect sector optimism and technical alignment, though its 24h underperformance vs. peers like SHIB suggests selective profit-taking. Key watch: Monitor whether MEME holds the $0.0025 support level amid evolving ETF narratives and memecoin platform inflows.