# Meme coins lose $1.21 billion on Binance since Bitcoin’s Oct 2025 peak

**Published:** 2026-07-18T01:26:24.229Z  
**Topic:** Shiba Inu  
**Sentiment:** neutral  
**Publisher:** TrendWatcher — https://www.trendwatcher.in/article/c1900b49-9f17-44aa-ac64-b68757fcc563

Meme‑coin sector sees $1.21 billion net outflows on Binance after Bitcoin’s October 2025 all‑time high, highlighting heightened risk for speculative tokens.

Dogecoin, Shiba Inu and other meme tokens have collectively shed $1.21 billion on Binance since Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) hit its last all‑time high in October 2025, underscoring the sector’s vulnerability during broader market corrections【1】.  

| At a glance | |
|---|---|
| Net outflow | $1.21 billion |
| Period | Since Bitcoin’s Oct 2025 ATH |
| Catalyst | Sustained selling pressure on Binance |
| Notable rally | CASHCAT market cap ≈ $138 million (Robinhood launch) |

## Sustained selling despite occasional hype  
On July 14, on‑chain analytics firm CryptoQuant reported that meme‑coin assets have remained under “sustained selling pressure” on Binance, even as sporadic speculation sparked brief price spikes. The firm linked the outflows to a “heavy risk‑appetite deterioration” among investors in the most speculative crypto tier. While Robinhood’s recent blockchain rollout briefly revived interest—helping projects such as CASHCAT reach a market cap of roughly $138 million—the rally was attributed to novelty rather than lasting demand, according to CryptoQuant【1】.

## Analyst view and market implications  
Crypto analyst “Kevin” echoed the data in an X post, noting that the growing obsession with meme tokens is prompting him to reduce crypto’s weighting in his portfolio. He expects retail participants to gradually rotate back toward Bitcoin after the prior cycle, but observes that much of the market has shifted toward speculative meme‑coin trading, turning the space into a “gambling” arena【1】. Kevin also highlighted a broader migration of seasoned investors toward sectors like artificial intelligence, robotics and quantum computing, suggesting that meme‑coin dominance could suppress alt‑coin market highs in future cycles【1】.

## Token‑omics snapshot  
The $1.21 billion net outflow reflects cumulative net selling on Binance, a leading exchange for meme‑coin trading. No additional token‑specific metrics (e.g., circulating supply or unlock schedules) were disclosed in the source material, limiting deeper on‑chain analysis.  

## What to watch  
- Binance net flow for meme coins: any reversal from net outflows to net inflows.  
- Upcoming Robinhood blockchain initiatives that could spark short‑term demand spikes.  
- Market sentiment shifts among retail investors, especially any move back toward Bitcoin or into AI‑related tokens.  

The sustained $1.21 billion sell‑off signals that meme‑coin valuations remain highly sensitive to broader market risk sentiment, and future price stability will likely hinge on whether novelty‑driven rallies can translate into durable demand.

## Sources
1. Benzinga — [Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Meme Coin Sector Have Seen $1.2 Billion in...](https://www.benzinga.com/crypto/cryptocurrency/26/07/60463514/dogecoin-shiba-inu-meme-coin-sector-have-seen-1-2-billion-in-sells-since-october-2025)
2. Webull — [Dogecoin, Shiba Inu, Meme Coin Sector Have Seen $1.2 Billion ...](https://www.webull.com/news/15230972799968256)
3. Wikipedia — [Doge (meme) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doge_(meme))

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