Shiba Inu (SHIB) Struggles to Keep Up With Newer Meme Coins as Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Rockets Higher in 2025

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Struggles to Keep Up With Newer Meme Coins as Little Pepe (LILPEPE) Rockets Higher in 2025

Shiba Inu (SHIB) was the first name that came to mind in the meme coin sector, allowing it to sit among the largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. But newer projects with more utility, robust infrastructure, and quicker growth rates are emerging. As the 2025 bull market surges, these projects are primed to capitalize on the momentum.  A clear standout token is Little Pepe ($LILPEPE), a mememe token priced at a penny which blends meme culture and real on-chain features. While Shiba Inu is struggling to keep the hype alive, Pepe is innovating a new ecosystem and, in the process, is gaining the attention of retail and whale investors.

Shiba Inu’s Uphill Battle

Although the Shiba Inu community remains large and loyal, the project is still finding it difficult to recapture its previous explosive momentum. Rising prices made more users want to buy more tokens. SHIB is 20% of what ETH whales hold in ERC-20 tokens. SHIB now has over a million holders, which shows growth. Given its billions of dollars in market capitalization and Shiba Inu's circulating supply, another 100x price increase is nearly impossible without a tremendous amount of new capital, which is unlikely in a market where newer and lower-cap projects yield much greater returns. Shibarium, SHIB's ongoing Layer 2 development, has captured some interest, but its price action is still rather dull compared to newer challengers.

Little Pepe ($LILPEPE): The Meme Coin Poised For Explosive Growth 

Little Pepe is on Stage 10 of its presale at $0.0019, already raising over $18.3 million. Little Pepe succeeds where most meme coins fail; by providing tangible utility from day one, Little Pepe has captured significant market attention. It is built on its Ethereum-compatible Layer-2 chain, allowing almost instantaneous transaction speeds and low fees. This is beneficial for meme coin and DeFi developers. Currently, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) is actively being worked on and promoted by a team of anonymous professionals who have contributed to the success of many meme coins. Little Pepe is not just empty hype; due to the team’s experience, connections, and guidance, the project is designed on real expertise integrated with profound meme culture understanding. Tokenomics have been transparently laid out. Zero tax, 10% liquidity, and a generous 13.5% for staking and community rewards, the distribution is structured to reward believers and long-term holders. Over a quarter of the supply (26.5%) is allocated for presale, giving early adopters a meaningful stake in the kingdom’s future. When launching, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) has already secured listings on two major CEXs, providing significant exposure and trading opportunities from the first day. In addition, the team has solid plans to get listed on the world's largest exchange, which means that Little Pepe's plans are far beyond the meme pond; the goal is meme world domination. Little Pepe’s advancement isn’t just tech-related—it’s social, too. Fast-expanding communities on Telegram and X (Twitter) are creating buzz on their own and are further supported by influencer promotions and viral meme marketing. This level of community involvement is crucial for the meme coin’s growth and is already pushing Little Pepe to the forefront of crypto discussions, well ahead of its public listing. Like many investors, it comes down to the growth potential. Even though SHIB has a larger size, which puts it in a greater position to gain, it would not gain as explosively as a low-priced presale token. Little Pepe is more likely to fulfill the hopes of meme coin traders—50×, 100×, or more in a favourable market—because of his strong utility, smaller market cap, and early stages.

Conclusion

Shiba Inu will always be a name to consider in the meme coin industry. However, its growth potential is way higher than in its early days. Conversely, Little Pepe ($LILPEPE) is entering the meme coin arena, equipped with the right blend of meme coin charm, blockchain utility, and potential for going viral. Major catalysts on the way and a presale price of just $0.0019 make it a no-brainer for some investors to pivot from the established SHIB to this new contender. Meme coin history could be written in 2025, with Little Pepe surging to the meme coin podium.

For more information about Little Pepe (LILPEPE) visit the links below:

Website: https://littlepepe.com

Whitepaper: https://littlepepe.com/whitepaper.pdf

Telegram: https://t.me/littlepepetoken

Twitter/X: https://x.com/littlepepetoken

Writer @Erlin

Erlin is an experienced crypto writer who loves to explore the intersection of blockchain technology and financial markets. She regularly provides insights into the latest trends and innovations in the digital currency space.

 

 Check out other news and articles on Google News

Disclaimer:

The articles published on hokanews are intended to provide up-to-date information on various topics, including cryptocurrency and technology news. The content on our site is not intended as an invitation to buy, sell, or invest in any assets. We encourage readers to conduct their own research and evaluation before making any investment or financial decisions.

hokanews is not responsible for any losses or damages that may arise from the use of information provided on this site. Investment decisions should be based on thorough research and advice from qualified financial advisors. Information on HokaNews may change without notice, and we do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the content published.