Bitcoin’s recent bull run has created many unique new ecosystems within the broader crypto market. While some existing meme coins like Dogecoin and Pepe have seen massive growth, many investors have also turned their attention to cat-themed meme coins, seen as the next big “meta” narrative.
With the combined market cap of cat memes approaching $5 billion, leading cat-themed meme cryptos aim to outperform major OG cryptos such as DOGE and Shiba Inu. This isn’t entirely unexpected, as industry experts say. Mourad recently tweeted that this growth aligns with analyst GCR’s famous Cat Coins prophecy.
Among them is Catslap, a meme coin that took the market by storm a day after launching directly on a decentralized exchange.
Cat-themed coins currently ruling prize charts
Here are the top 6 cat-themed meme tokens that have caught the attention of the crypto community.
Cat slap (SLAP)
The viral video of a cat slapping another cat or person has become a popular meme, one of the most recognizable online.
Taking advantage of this meme’s high level of interactivity, cat snap—a brand new coin project—quickly gained community attention after its launch on decentralized exchanges.
Developed on the Ethereum blockchain, Catslap has been described as the world’s most aggressive feline, capable of toppling even cat memes that occupy the top spot on price charts.
This meme piece took a utility-centric approach, and it’s very simple. Users arriving at the website are asked to tap the screen and see the cat slap Pepe.
This meme coin first arrived on Best Wallet in the “Upcoming Tokens” section after its launch on Uniswap. Upon its arrival, its price increased by more than 2000% before a slight retracement.
Several cryptocurrency KOLs have already started talking about it. For example, Crypto diplomat stated that this token has 1000x potential.
Other prominent cryptography experts on Crypto Embassyhave rightly labeled him as the next viral sensation.
The token will likely continue to attract attention from the crypto community. With a staking protocol also underway and a major community announcement expected in the coming days, anticipation around this cat-themed meme coin is high.
Popcat (POPCAT)
Developed on the Solana blockchain, Popcat is a cat-themed utility coin that rode the wave of a cute cat to the top of the price charts.
Currently leading cat-themed meme coins by market capitalization, Popcat has been in an upward trend since entering the perpetual futures markets in late August 2024.
Notably, OKX listed POPCAT on its perpetual futures market on August 29, 2024, offering users the opportunity to trade with up to 50x leverage.
Additionally, Binance Futures launched POPCATUSDT perpetual contracts on August 22, 2024, with a maximum leverage of 75x.
As of November 22, 2024, Popcat (POPCAT) is trading at around $1.5, with a market cap of over $1.5 billion.
This significant growth has attracted the attention of prominent figures in the cryptocurrency industry. In particular, the analyst RecruitXBT recently highlighted Popcat’s price action, suggesting a shift in market dynamics.
Even though Cat Meme tokens represent only a fraction of the market cap of the Doge Meme Coin, it is becoming clear that people are now turning to lower-cap tokens with a different narrative to boot.
Mog Coin (MOG)
Mog Coin is another token that has made significant gains in the current bull market. Heralded as the first cultural coin on the internet, this cat-themed meme token launched in summer 2023 via a fair launch on Uniswap V2 LP.
Although Mog Coin lacks inherent utility, it leverages its unique memetic brand to generate value and community engagement.
Even his white paper, provided by this coin, is a parody, containing only a few lines on a single page declaring: “Be a Fu***** Winner.” Win in everything you do.
Mog Coin had to wait months before experiencing its first surge. The first major bullish movement for this crypto occurred in March 2024. Since then, the price of the token has gradually increased. At the time of writing, its price has increased by over 17,000% since its launch. It is currently trading around the $0.0000028 level and has a market capitalization of just over $1.11 billion.
cat in a world of dogs (MEW)
The world of cats and dogs (MEW) has also seen significant growth this year. A Solana-powered coin-op, Cat in a Dogs World focuses on a unique spy thriller style narrative to generate social media buzz. Another reason for its growth is its feminist overtones, represented through the story of a cat striving to survive in a world of dogs.
However, unlike other cat-themed memes, this token isn’t completely useless. It features a unique “creative world” featuring products such as emojis, posters and stickers.
Since its launch, MEW has had several signups, and its skyrocketing to the current level can be attributed to these signup pumps. The most recent occurred in late October 2024, when the token secured a spot on Kraken and Upbit.
This cat coin has surged over 400% since its launch and is currently trading around the $0.009 level. The token’s market capitalization is just under $890 million.
Simon’s Cat (CAT)
Developed on the BNB channel, Simon’s Cat describes itself as “one cat, billions of owners.” The token offers simplified utility, primarily associated with airdrops.
According to the project’s tokenomics, airdrops are directed to FLOKI holders. As a charitable project, a significant portion of the tokens was also allocated to the Simon’s Cat Foundation.
This cat meme token has also seen a massive surge since its launch, currently up over 180%.
$CAT is trading around the $0.00004 level and has a market cap of over $290 million.
The factors that contributed to its growth are a combination of memes and burning programs, for which the project developers partnered with BONKbot. Another reason for its increase is its listing on OKX at the end of October 2024.
michi ($MICHI)
Michi is a cat-themed meme coin that has made significant gains since its launch. The official website describes him as the “most memorable cat on the Internet.”
Although the token has no long-term use, the website allows users to create their own Michi memes using the available features.
With features such as 0% tax, Michi has become the fifth largest cat-themed coin in terms of market capitalization. It is currently trading around the $0.3 level and has a market capitalization of over $160 million.
Different Narrative Needs Drive People Towards Cat Meme Parts
Cat Meme Coins have now become trendy during the latest bull run. People seem to want to break out of the same stale narrative and are looking for new low-cap tokens, which drives the value of these meme coins higher.
Catslap has generated the most buzz among them, offering users a simple coin-op with a simple, interactive game that stays true to its comedic themes. And with other developments underway, it could potentially become the next big cat coin on the market.