Crypto markets are never quiet, but this week feels extra spicy. Utility tokens like LPT and ZBCN took command of the charts, while memecoins took a dive. It’s not just numbers—it’s a signal. Let’s decode what’s really going on across markets and Crypto Twitter.
1. Utility tokens are outperforming memecoins decisively.
2. Developer activity spikes correlate with strong price appreciation.
3. Liquidity providers are rotating into high-FCF tokens.
4. On-chain revenue becoming a dominant narrative in token investing.
5. Memecoins losing momentum as communities demand product backing.
In a characteristically dramatic week for the crypto market, we’ve seen a sharp bifurcation between utility-driven tokens and the ever-volatile memecoins. Leading the charge are Livepeer (LPT) and ZBC Network (ZBCN), up 27.4% and 24.77% respectively, while on the other side of the spectrum, meme-favorites like FARTCOIN (-11.8%) and POPCAT (-10.7%) are shedding gains like confetti after a party.
So what gives? As Bitcoin hovers cautiously above $69K, traders are apparently shifting their focus toward protocols with real-world use cases and revenue models. And crypto Twitter—never one to hold back—is choosing sides in what’s shaping up to be the next “value vs vibes” debate.
Livepeer (LPT), an Ethereum-based protocol for decentralized video streaming, roared ahead by 27.4%. The move was catalyzed by a spike in developer activity and rumors of a major integration with a large NFT video platform. On-chain activity spiked 34% week-over-week, according to Glassnode, underscoring increased interest from institutional players leveraging decentralized video infra for cost-saving on bandwidth and encoding.
ZBCN, the ZBC Network token, followed close behind with a 24.77% gain. Often dismissed as a fringe L1, ZBCN saw a surprise DApp launch this week involving a modular blockchain SDK that gained unexpected traction among devs on CryptoDevX. The chatter here is that ZBCN might not just be a dark horse—it could be the devnet's best-kept secret. Wallet growth signals look strong too: daily active addresses rose 19.8% in three days.
FARTCOIN, POPCAT, and other canine-adjacent tokens took a nosedive, with double-digit losses across the board. It’s a sobering snap back to reality for holders who long believed a clever ticker and coordinated meme campaigns would replace product-market fit.
POPCAT, once the meme darling thanks to its pixelated heritage and a surprisingly loyal community on Solana, lost 10.7% this week. KTA and MOG followed suit, both down over 8%. Crypto Twitter is now turning sarcastic, with “Rug Pull Bingo cards” circulating that include signs like ‘community-only governance’ and ‘roadmap TBD’ among the early red flags.
Crypto influencers from @cryptodude23 to @ChainZebra have taken stabs at the market split with spicy takes pouring in. One viral tweet summed it up: “The year is 2025. Your memecoin has a $1B market cap and zero devs. Meanwhile, LPT is quietly streaming profits.” Ouch—but not entirely off the mark.
The vibe right now is turning towards accountability. Is your favorite token shipping code or just vibes? According to a Dune Analytics dashboard trending among analysts this week, developer commits among the top 100 tokens have diverged sharply in the past month—with memecoins showing a 47% drop in GitHub activity while utility tokens are up 22%.
Some say we’re watching the early signs of a smart money rotation. With the Ethereum ETF rumors cooling and Bitcoin’s dominance stabilizing, investors are finding new alpha in narratives beyond 'just vibes'. Data shows several high-frequency trading desks have increased exposure to protocol tokens with revenue, such as LPT, DEXE (up 10.44%), and GRASS (up 8.78%). These assets are seeing tighter spreads and higher liquidity depth across Binance and Coinbase Pro, indicating institutional inflows.
DEXE, the DeXe DAO token, gained 10.44% post-news that a decentralized asset management platform powered by the token had reached $10M in total value managed. This is the kind of traction that retail traders are now learning to look for—metrics that matter more than memes.
Green tokens like GRASS (+8.78%) and infrastructure players like SPX (+7.35%) are also reaping attention. With climate impact narratives sneaking back into ESG-focused portfolios, these tokens have found newfound relevance. In GRASS’s case, a mid-week announcement of a renewable tokenization pilot with a well-known Asian energy firm stirred bullish sentiment. Early partner wallet addresses accumulated heavily right before the announcement hit Discord, suggesting some OGs were in the know but the market floodgates opened after that.
From an HFT perspective, the week was fire. Liquidity fragmentation in memecoins opened up profitable cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities, especially with newer DeFi-focused exchanges listing illiquid pairs. MOG and KET were ripe for brief latency-arb cycles on Monday before losing volume entirely by Wednesday. Market makers who scooped up LPT were rewarded with tight bid/ask spreads and minimal slippage, a rare win in this choppy week.
It’s tempting to look at this week’s winners as just price pumps, but the cosmos of crypto is shifting. Composability, developer tooling, on-chain revenue, and actual usage are beginning to cut through the noise. This might mark the early innings of a new market psychological regime—less foam, more fundamentals.
Of course, crypto rules are written in pencil and rewritten every cycle. But if meme fatigue is setting in and dev scores are lighting up dashboards again, traders would do well to diversify their memes with meaning.
This week highlighted a refreshing turn in market preferences. We're seeing the beginnings of a re-prioritization—where tokens with function, not just form, start drawing capital back in. Whether you're HODLing, scalping, or rotating across ecosystems, this should put one critical reminder back on your radar: real innovation pays off... eventually.
In a characteristically dramatic week for the crypto market, we’ve seen a sharp bifurcation between utility-driven tokens and the ever-volatile memecoins. Leading the charge are Livepeer (LPT) and ZBC Network (ZBCN), up 27.4% and 24.77% respectively, while on the other side of the spectrum, meme-favorites like FARTCOIN (-11.8%) and POPCAT (-10.7%) are shedding gains like confetti after a party.
So what gives? As Bitcoin hovers cautiously above $69K, traders are apparently shifting their focus toward protocols with real-world use cases and revenue models. And crypto Twitter—never one to hold back—is choosing sides in what’s shaping up to be the next “value vs vibes” debate.
Livepeer (LPT), an Ethereum-based protocol for decentralized video streaming, roared ahead by 27.4%. The move was catalyzed by a spike in developer activity and rumors of a major integration with a large NFT video platform. On-chain activity spiked 34% week-over-week, according to Glassnode, underscoring increased interest from institutional players leveraging decentralized video infra for cost-saving on bandwidth and encoding.
ZBCN, the ZBC Network token, followed close behind with a 24.77% gain. Often dismissed as a fringe L1, ZBCN saw a surprise DApp launch this week involving a modular blockchain SDK that gained unexpected traction among devs on CryptoDevX. The chatter here is that ZBCN might not just be a dark horse—it could be the devnet's best-kept secret. Wallet growth signals look strong too: daily active addresses rose 19.8% in three days.
FARTCOIN, POPCAT, and other canine-adjacent tokens took a nosedive, with double-digit losses across the board. It’s a sobering snap back to reality for holders who long believed a clever ticker and coordinated meme campaigns would replace product-market fit.
POPCAT, once the meme darling thanks to its pixelated heritage and a surprisingly loyal community on Solana, lost 10.7% this week. KTA and MOG followed suit, both down over 8%. Crypto Twitter is now turning sarcastic, with “Rug Pull Bingo cards” circulating that include signs like ‘community-only governance’ and ‘roadmap TBD’ among the early red flags.
Crypto influencers from @cryptodude23 to @ChainZebra have taken stabs at the market split with spicy takes pouring in. One viral tweet summed it up: “The year is 2025. Your memecoin has a $1B market cap and zero devs. Meanwhile, LPT is quietly streaming profits.” Ouch—but not entirely off the mark.
The vibe right now is turning towards accountability. Is your favorite token shipping code or just vibes? According to a Dune Analytics dashboard trending among analysts this week, developer commits among the top 100 tokens have diverged sharply in the past month—with memecoins showing a 47% drop in GitHub activity while utility tokens are up 22%.
Some say we’re watching the early signs of a smart money rotation. With the Ethereum ETF rumors cooling and Bitcoin’s dominance stabilizing, investors are finding new alpha in narratives beyond 'just vibes'. Data shows several high-frequency trading desks have increased exposure to protocol tokens with revenue, such as LPT, DEXE (up 10.44%), and GRASS (up 8.78%). These assets are seeing tighter spreads and higher liquidity depth across Binance and Coinbase Pro, indicating institutional inflows.
DEXE, the DeXe DAO token, gained 10.44% post-news that a decentralized asset management platform powered by the token had reached $10M in total value managed. This is the kind of traction that retail traders are now learning to look for—metrics that matter more than memes.
Green tokens like GRASS (+8.78%) and infrastructure players like SPX (+7.35%) are also reaping attention. With climate impact narratives sneaking back into ESG-focused portfolios, these tokens have found newfound relevance. In GRASS’s case, a mid-week announcement of a renewable tokenization pilot with a well-known Asian energy firm stirred bullish sentiment. Early partner wallet addresses accumulated heavily right before the announcement hit Discord, suggesting some OGs were in the know but the market floodgates opened after that.
From an HFT perspective, the week was fire. Liquidity fragmentation in memecoins opened up profitable cross-exchange arbitrage opportunities, especially with newer DeFi-focused exchanges listing illiquid pairs. MOG and KET were ripe for brief latency-arb cycles on Monday before losing volume entirely by Wednesday. Market makers who scooped up LPT were rewarded with tight bid/ask spreads and minimal slippage, a rare win in this choppy week.
It’s tempting to look at this week’s winners as just price pumps, but the cosmos of crypto is shifting. Composability, developer tooling, on-chain revenue, and actual usage are beginning to cut through the noise. This might mark the early innings of a new market psychological regime—less foam, more fundamentals.
Of course, crypto rules are written in pencil and rewritten every cycle. But if meme fatigue is setting in and dev scores are lighting up dashboards again, traders would do well to diversify their memes with meaning.
This week highlighted a refreshing turn in market preferences. We're seeing the beginnings of a re-prioritization—where tokens with function, not just form, start drawing capital back in. Whether you're HODLing, scalping, or rotating across ecosystems, this should put one critical reminder back on your radar: real innovation pays off... eventually.
DeXe DAO crosses $10M TVL, validating on-chain asset management as a growing DeFi vertical. ZBCN’s SDK release finds traction among devs, marking a turning point for lesser-known chains.
Track GitHub activity and wallet growth alongside price action to identify early-stage tokens with real potential. Fundamentals often front-run price in utility-driven markets.
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