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The memecoin market is cooling off after a period of explosive growth, while DeFi altcoin projects are showing significant gains. Analysts suggest that investors are shifting their focus back to more fundamentally strong tokens, signaling a potential rotation in the crypto market. 
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<h2 id="investors-move-away-from-memecoins">Investors Move Away from Memecoins</h2> 
The GMCI memecoin index, which tracks the performance of the largest memecoins by market capitalization, has been stagnant since mid-November. As of now, the index stands at 508.5, showing little movement after a sharp rise earlier in the month. Presto Research analyst Min Jung explains: 
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 “The memecoin market seems overheated. Token price surges driven by exchange listings in mid-November have been followed by fatigue among investors, exacerbated by controversies like those surrounding platforms such as Pump.fun.”
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Reports of harmful behavior on Pump.fun, a Solana-based memecoin platform, have led to a loss of momentum in the sector. As a result, investors are now turning to niches like DeFi and AI-related tokens, along with smaller-cap projects offering higher returns. 
<h2 id="defi-altcoins-see-a-comeback-4-projects-to-watch">DeFi Altcoins See a Comeback: 4 Projects to Watch</h2> 
In contrast to memecoins, the GMDEFI index, which tracks top DeFi tokens, has surged by 35% in the past two weeks, reaching 111.43. Arthur Cheong, founder and CEO of Defiance Capital, observes: 
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 “We’ve seen capital flow back to ETH, AAVE, ENA, and ENS, projects built on EVM-compatible chains.”
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<h2 id="why-is-defi-gaining-traction">Why Is DeFi Gaining Traction?</h2> 
Cheong attributes this shift to a combination of factors. Overheated memecoin rallies have exhausted themselves, prompting investors to seek value in projects with strong fundamentals. Additionally, the optimistic sentiment around DeFi altcoins has been bolstered by political developments like Donald Trump’s recent victory, which has reignited hopes for pro-crypto policies. 
Min Jung of Presto Research describes this trend as a broader shift toward fundamentals, adding: 
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 “The anticipated interest rate cut cycle supports the ‘DeFi 2.0’ narrative, with lower rates expected to drive capital into DeFi. This trend has contributed to the recent surge in DeFi token prices.”
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<h2 id="conclusion">Conclusion</h2> 
As memecoins lose steam, <a href="https://thebitjournal.com/bitcoin-news-highlights-market-uncertainty-however-new-altcoin-defis-gravity-as-dot-and-icp-holders-dive-in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DeFi altcoins</a> are emerging as the new focal point for investors. With strong fundamentals and favorable macroeconomic conditions, projects like AAVE, ENA, and ENS are positioned for further growth, signaling a promising future for the DeFi space. 
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Memecoin Hype Fades, These 4 DeFi Altcoins Are Gaining Momentum

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