The period from March 28 to April 2 saw a sustained and intensified shift in investor interest toward the cryptocurrency market—once again, directed by the rise of memecoins . This time, however, the most attention was not only on these meme-styled assets but also on some of their more traditional sector cousins. To be sure, AI, more utility-driven tokens, and Bitcoin itself held relevance this past week; however, the two that captured most of the attention during this week were Dogecoin and Shiba Inu—each having its own unique, and largely unimpeachable, reason for loving them. Trends from March 28th to April 2nd Insight: Memecoins are currently driving more attention, they are the dominant trend. They were consistent every single day AI, utility tokens, and Bitcoin still remain relevant There are still interest in fundamental crypto technologies… pic.twitter.com/rCKW6eISbB — Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) April 2, 2025 Memecoins: The Dominant Trend in the Market The most prominent trend over the past week has been the supremacy of memecoins in the market. These tokens, typically propelled by community excitement and social media hype, have unfailingly drawn notice and business every single day from March 28 to April 2. The astounding amount of trading and the heightened activity in this sector underscore the growing fascination, especially with memecoins like $BONK, $WOULD, and #TITCOIN, which have exhibited ample net inflows during this time. The crypto landscape has seen the entry of memecoins, and while they don’t seem to carry the fundamental utility of more established cryptocurrencies, they offer the speculative opportunity for some short-term gains. The last week has seen these gain-train tokens gain some substantial inflows that are now being referred to as the entry of the smart money into the memecoin market. What does that tell us? Well, if we step back and assess the current situation involving both the price trends and the investors behind the price action, the smart money entry is certainly encouraging for the memecoin market. Smart Money Activity: $BONK and $WOULD Lead the Way During this time, one of the outstanding performers in the memecoin market has been $BONK. With substantial inflows, $BONK has captured the attention of smart money investors. The crisp confidence in $BONK is a clear sign that institutional investors see potential in this token, whether due to its community-led growth or its ability to get the people going again on social media. The strong inflows in $BONK aren’t just showing retail interest but also reflecting some serious institutional activity, which suggests that smart money believes this token is not done growing yet. Tokens such as $WOULD and #TITCOIN are also recording strong inflows, pointing to a rapidly increasing momentum and interest from investors. They are clearly part of a larger move into fun tokens like these and $DOGE by investors looking for new sources of return. That these inflows are happening at a time when not only are these tokens being embraced by users, but also by various meme-seeking, social media platforms, speaks in a big way to the reevaluation of meme tokens as a whole. It says to me that in the world of tokens, just being a fun one to hold could be a path to capital appreciation. Lower Interest in Some Memecoins: $ORE and $ALCH Attracting enormous interest, memecoins like $BONK, $WOULD, and #TITCOIN are not however, seeing a sustained level of activity. Their status and allure are far from stable. What is stable; however, is the fact that tokens such as $ORE and $ALCH are hovering at around a 0% net flow level of just under $20,000 and indicating a bear market for those tokens. Their communities or use cases have not reached prime time. Smart money has decided to stay away. Memecoins smart money are buying and their netflow for today Insights: Strong inflows into $BONK which means significant smart money confidence and activity #TITCOIN and $WOULD are seeing healthy inflows, indicating positive momentum. $ORE and $ALCH have relatively small net… pic.twitter.com/fPkl5Hn1kD — Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) April 2, 2025 For investors, inflow volume is an important signal that highlights which tokens are drawing the attention of more strategic, long-term investors and which are not. Memecoins with lower net flows could face a tougher road ahead in gaining traction since persistent market demand usually requires at least some token utility and since these tokens do not seem to generate anywhere near the same level of community engagement or market buzz as their more successful counterparts. Growing Interest in Tokens with Moderate Market Caps Another fascinating trend is the moderate market capitalization of tokens such as $GHIBLI and $W. Even though these tokens have relatively minor market caps when stacked next to more established players, they are seeing some nice net flows. This suggests that while they may not yet have the mainstream recognition or backing of larger projects, there is certainly growing interest in these tokens—interest that seems to be driven by their developing communities and/or unique value propositions. Moderate market cap tokens such as $GHIBLI and $W frequently attract early-stage investors who are willing to take a chance on them before they reach a broader market. For these investors, who increasingly are being referred to as “smart money,” these coins represent an opportunity to get in on projects that, while not widely known, could explode in value as their networks grow. The Role of Fundamental Cryptos Although memecoins rule the short-term landscape, fundamental cryptos, like AI tokens, utility-based assets, and Bitcoin, are still holding their ground. These sectors haven’t seen anywhere near the same level of explosive activity as the memecoin market, but they remain an important piece of the crypto ecosystem. Investors are still watching these assets, particularly those types with longer-term value propositions. For example, projects driven by AI and their associated utility tokens are set to offer long-term value, unlike most of the other crypto projects out there today. They solve real-world problems and are likely to form the backbone of the next generation of decentralized applications. Bitcoin is another story. Its price might be well below its all-time high, but it seems more entrenched than ever as a store of value and a hedge against inflation, especially in the current environment of macroeconomic uncertainty. Conclusion: A Mixed Crypto Landscape To conclude, the period spanning March 28 to April 2 saw an unmistakable surge in interest in memecoins, with intelligent investors diverting their resources into tokens such as $BONK, $WOULD, and #TITCOIN. It was almost surreal to see the amount of capital pouring into these tokens, which underscored just how speculative this part of the crypto market has become. We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: if you’re trading these sorts of assets, you’re doing it for the memes, not for any fundamental reason. Currently, while most of the market’s attention is on memecoins, a steady undercurrent of investor interest remains in the fundamental technologies that underlie much of crypto. Bitcoin, along with AI and utility tokens, is still seen as an integral part of the crypto ecosystem; many investors still see long-term value in them as revolutionizers of industry. For people in the crypto world, the secret will be to manage the rush of short-lived profits from memecoins with the steady, long-term wealth that comes from sound, fundamental technological investments. As the whole enterprise keeps developing, it will be ever more important for players to understand these movements and make them part of any decision-making process. Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services. 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