Meme Sector Lags Behind as Majors Surge in Crypto Market

The crypto market is experiencing a surge in prices, with Ethereum up 11.7% on the week and Solana at 10%. However, the meme sector lags behind, with Dogecoin only rising by 4.17%. This gap between the majors and memes could be a warning sign or an opportunity for investors to capitalize on rotation.

The guide ranks various meme coins based on data from July 7, 2026, considering factors such as liquidity, holder bases, and risk profiles. Each coin has its case and risks, with some having more obvious room for growth than others.

Dogecoin, the only meme coin with the market depth of a mid-cap tech stock, is considered a laggard in this week's gains. However, historically, when majors run first, the meme majors catch up later, making Dogecoin a potential candidate for future growth.

Other notable mentions include Shiba Inu, which has a large holder base but low turnover; Pepe, with its high volume and genuine rotation; Bonk, Solana's flagship meme coin; and SPX6900, the quiet climber. Floki is also mentioned as having a steady gain and persistent marketing operations.

The data suggests that PEPE is the one exception in the meme sector with volume to prove it, while DOGE has the most room if rotation arrives. SHIB is considered the cheapest attention on the list by turnover.