{"ebb428912e61fe0de887f3925b482d4c":"The entire crypto market, including the memecoins market, has faced one of its toughest days of 2025, with prices plunging as part of the largest crypto long liquidation of the year, underlined by Coinglass today. ","03a7b447432aa294d4cf16faa094ea22":"The data revealed that with $1.70 billion in leveraged positions wiped out today, the prices of other top coins, altcoins, and even memecoin prices today reflect heavy selling pressure as broader macroeconomic uncertainty weighs on investor sentiment. ","626daad8d268a5337619471739876ca0":"Heavy Liquidations Hit Memecoins ","71021b0c363658b3f6ac424877503973":"The biggest driver behind the sharp decline was a record $1.70 billion in long liquidations within 24 hours, the largest this year. In the top 20 Coinglass liquidation list, memecoins were hit alongside major tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP. ","dc9489ed5511808c38c82315a8abcaa9":"Notably, Dogecoin ranked fifth overall, with over $60 million in liquidations, even after recent ETF excitement around the DOJE product on the CBOE exchange.","95cf78bf042e2dcd3de273e5fb5baccf":"\" class=\"wp-image-507119\" srcset=\"\/uploads\/20250923\/175855855068d179564f679.png 1024w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-537-300x84.png 300w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-537-768x216.png 768w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-537.png 1366w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">","dbf46c2ed81dd3945c3f17995f14241e":"Other memecoin liquidations were also severe in the top 20 list. PEPE lost over $5 million, while PUMP, a Solana-based launchpad known for creating successful memecoins, faced over $12 million liquidated in the derivatives market. This wave of liquidations sent shockwaves across the sector, dragging down spot prices.","ba692cd56ce9a49c190c7ad111e8b615":"Memecoin Price\u2019s Today and Market Declines ","73d8ac6cbf421aca0f8f476c365d5308":"According to CoinMarketCap, the total meme market cap slipped 10% intraday to $69.38 billion. This reflected deep red across nearly all leading tokens. Dogecoin was the day\u2019s biggest loser, while Shiba Inu, PEPE, PENGU, BONK, and TRUMP also recorded double-digit drops.","a8ecd1922bb885ca84c8086b85ab42b2":"The memecoin price chart shows that the selloff has wiped out weeks of gains. Despite previous speculative rallies, current conditions reveal fragile sentiment. ","f345e422c8e053247dc164b175dd7ff0":"\" class=\"wp-image-507120\" srcset=\"\/uploads\/20250923\/175855855068d1795698d60.png 1024w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-538-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-538-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-538-390x220.png 390w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/22192200\/image-538.png 1096w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\">","50a528a6a35eced866a3351ec4475e1f":"Traders cite weak momentum and profit-taking as additional triggers behind the sharp downturn, compounding macroeconomic pressures.","b344a3738b853217f82030c2f9d58311":"Macroeconomic Pressures on Crypto ","5a0ab95d44d423225e43cab3dd3ce8fd":"While the recent Fed rate cut was initially positive for risk assets, but the market quickly shifted its focus to upcoming U.S. economic data releases.","6bf3e52c8f79c2a8654eb64fc75c6ab4":"With Fed Chair Jerome Powell set to speak, alongside Q2 GDP and August inflation figures, traders are holding back from fresh positions. ","7e3167bc70dfccea921c206759672a04":"Moreover, broader global dynamics play a key role. Rising bond yields have been a consistent headwind for Bitcoin and altcoins, often steering flows away from risky assets. ","61cdcc71049c8c1f5da254f1bebf63a8":"Analysts note that U.S. Treasury 2-year yields are sitting at a critical support level. If yields break lower, it could spark fresh shifts in global capital, influencing crypto markets, including memecoins.","a272a6c15e365131ab13b592922d657d":"Short-Term Sentiment and Key Levels ","6d5b1ead87dd7965f9a3cd042687d672":"In the immediate term, several other memecoin\u2019s remain under pressure. Despite the pullback, some traders argue that if bond yields ease and Fed policy turns more supportive, memecoins could also rebound. ","d80a8b058fcd46b0eae9aefe690f3c14":"However, for now, the largest liquidation event of the year highlights just how vulnerable these tokens are to broader market forces.","a204cf1ef545dfedc0f5a3b687be6bae":" Lesson 2: Crypto follows macro conditions, not just hypeWe've had amazing crypto news \u2013 Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, pro-crypto presidency.But prices are still down because of macro money conditions.Less money in the economy means less money for risky assets like crypto. pic.twitter.com\/3kjBEFCxE1","f6e309613320fc4ffc2443d76bed7395":"\u2014 Ben Simpson (@bensimpsonau) September 22, 2025","f17675b834a21f2e47c2ebb3a66652b7":"In the end, memecoins are navigating a volatile mix of heavy liquidations, macroeconomic uncertainty, and profit-taking. With traders eyeing key levels on the several memecoin price charts, the coming weeks will reveal whether this downturn is temporary or the start of deeper corrections."}