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Dogecoin’s recent spike isn’t a solo howl at the moon, because its dog-themed brethren are nipping at its heels. Dogecoin reached a three-year high, hitting about $0.43, as tech mogul Elon Musk extolled the token’s virtues. Yet, a crowd of dog-themed meme coins is racing forward, sniffing for dominance as Trump’s White House victory and Musk’s antics energize the crypto space.

Shiba Inu and Bonk Pounce on Market Momentum

On Ethereum, Shiba Inu (SHIB) leapt 32% in a week to $0.000025, yet it’s hardly the lead dog. Coins like Dogwifhat (WIF) on Solana outpaced it, galloping 71% to $4.04 after Coinbase added it to its listings. The meme coin frenzy is back, with WIF harking to the wild trading days of March when the token hit its highest point of $4.83.

Likewise, Bonk (BONK) has found its paws on Binance.US, surging 71% to $0.000038 this past week. As the “social layer” of Solana, the meme coin caught a wave of interest, because traders see it as a playful bet with a potential upside in this meme-crazed season.

FLOKI and D.O.G.E. Ride High on Canine Trends

Musk’s influence hasn’t waned, because the FLOKI token, inspired by his own dog, saw a 64% spike, reaching $0.00023. The coin’s rise reflects the ongoing influence of Musk in the meme coin market, but it’s not just individual tokens gaining traction. Trump’s appointment of Musk and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.) threw more fuel on the crypto fire.

New Projects Bark Up the Meme Coin Tree

An unexpected beneficiary is the meme-driven Department of Government Efficiency project. This token project, launched mere days after Musk’s bold statement of service under Trump’s wing, has seen skyrocketing gains. Ethereum and Solana versions of the token surged 334% and 326%, respectively, in a week. The project promotes itself with memes, merchandise, and a mission to “decentralize” the conversation around government spending.

For now, Dogecoin remains the pack’s alpha, boasting a hefty market cap of $58 billion. Yet, with a flurry of contenders and a market that runs on humor, speculation, and tech personalities, the meme coin ecosystem remains wildly unpredictable.