{"id":53270,"date":"2025-05-28T18:55:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:55:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/meme-coins-lead-the-way-for-new-crypto-users-gemini-finds\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T18:55:05","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T18:55:05","slug":"meme-coins-lead-the-way-for-new-crypto-users-gemini-finds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/meme-coins-lead-the-way-for-new-crypto-users-gemini-finds\/","title":{"rendered":"Meme coins lead the way for new crypto users, Gemini finds"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-88-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-88-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-88-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/05\/image-88-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>94% of meme coin holders also invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum later.<\/li>\n<li>US leads in meme coin adoption, with 31% starting their crypto journey with them.<\/li>\n<li>Meme coins now have a combined market cap of $74.4 billion.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"778\">Meme coins are no longer just a punchline in the crypto world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"778\">A new study by Gemini suggests these internet-born tokens are now the entry point for over 30% of new cryptocurrency users across key markets like the US, UK, and Australia.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"778\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gemini.com\/state-of-crypto-2025\">State of Crypto 2025 report<\/a>, meme coins such as Dogecoin and PEPE are not only attracting first-time investors but also acting as stepping stones into more established digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"778\">This finding highlights a broader shift in investor behaviour and growing convergence between retail trends and institutional access.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"840\">Gemini report shows meme coins as crypto onboarding tools<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1265\">The report draws on data from 7,205 respondents across six countries and reveals that meme coins serve as early training tools for new investors.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1265\">In the US, 31% of those who own both meme coins and traditional cryptocurrencies said they bought meme tokens first.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"842\" data-end=\"1265\">The trend is mirrored across other markets, with 30% in Australia, 28% in the UK, 23% in Singapore, 22% in Italy, and 19% in France following a similar pattern.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1603\">This shift in entry behaviour reflects meme coins\u2019 growing role in demystifying wallets, decentralised exchanges, and tokenomics.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1603\">Gemini\u2019s data shows that 94% of meme coin holders eventually invest in major cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1603\">This progression underlines the fact that meme tokens act as gateways rather than endpoints in crypto journeys.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1667\">Institutional crypto access rises as meme coins gain ground<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"2016\">The increasing legitimacy of meme coins coincides with a significant institutional push into digital assets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"2016\">The Gemini report finds that 39% of US investors now hold crypto through exchange-traded funds (ETFs).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"2016\">These regulated instruments are bringing new credibility to the space and creating overlap with retail-driven segments like meme coins.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2367\">Combined market capitalisation for meme coins currently stands at $74.4 billion, according to CoinGecko.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2367\">What started as parody has developed into a meaningful vertical within the broader crypto market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2367\">The synergy between viral meme content and professionalised investment vehicles suggests that crypto adoption is maturing in complexity and scale.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2803\">Adding further momentum is the political backdrop in the US. President Donald Trump has voiced support for crypto, even proposing the creation of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2803\">His stance aligns with a wider regulatory shift that includes approvals for spot Bitcoin ETFs.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2803\">Together, these factors contribute to a climate that supports both the entertainment value of meme coins and the financial rigour of traditional crypto investments.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2805\" data-end=\"2859\">Community engagement now drives meme coin valuation<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2861\" data-end=\"3247\">The latest sentiment from industry insiders supports the growing seriousness around meme coin investment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3688\">Justin Sun, founder of Tron and an advisor to Huobi Global, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/live\/kpJGNZbpNqQ\">also commented on this trend<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3688\">He highlighted that success in meme coins requires more than virality\u2014it demands genuine community engagement.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3688\">For Sun, this means looking beyond follower counts to actual participation and interest.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3249\" data-end=\"3688\">He described meme coin projects as requiring the same level of commitment as major crypto platforms to gain traction and achieve long-term viability.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Categories<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Tags<\/h6>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/news\/over-30-of-new-crypto-users-start-with-meme-coins-says-geminis-2025-report\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison ) 94% of meme coin holders also invest in Bitcoin and Ethereum later. US leads in meme coin adoption, with 31% starting their crypto journey with them. Meme coins now have a combined market cap of $74.4 billion. 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