Memecoin Market Welcomes Capital Influx as Wise Fund Managers Steer Money Within the Nascent Ecosystem

On-chain data outlined a picture in sharp contrast to previous weeks, showing that inflows into memecoin assets had handily beaten any other type of outflow.

The memecoin market is known for its rapid shifts in momentum, and on March 30, 2025, the sector witnessed a substantial inflow of capital, contrasting sharply with the outflows of the previous week. On-chain data from DeFi protocol Stalk reveals that inflows into memecoin assets outpaced outflows by nearly three times.

The day’s trading volume was relatively high, with $2.70 million in total volume and a net volume of $1.26 million flowing into memecoins. This activity is a testament to the enduring interest and speculation surrounding cryptocurrencies linked to internet memes.

The current flurry of activity isn't a fluke; it is based on real events. Some of these trading opportunities have arisen from the recent market resurgence. Others are simply a function of the kind of behavior that typically defines and drives the memecoin market.

This is a sector of the crypto market where an increasing number of participants drive prices up, after which an increasing number of participants take over and drive prices down. This is all fueled by FOMO (fear of missing out) and the predictable crypto Twitter rallies.

Memecoin Inflows Dominate the Day

The substantial inflow that outpaced outflows by nearly three times was the most notable aspect of the March 30 activity. The total inflow for the day was reported at $1.98 million, compared to $721,000 in outflows. The positive net flow of $1.26 million indicates a level of confidence and interest from investors, demonstrating that even with the typical volatility of the memecoin market, investors still take the time to show their net positive support.

A number of memecoins have seen big inflows lately, with $GOAT, $FARTCOIN, and $GRASS standing out as the biggest gainers. $GOAT, for example, had a big inflow of $236,000 this past week, and it looks like investors’ interest has been piqued. Meanwhile, $FARTCOIN saw an impressive inflow of $547,000. Both of these moves signal that investors are becoming increasingly apeshit over specific memecoins, wagering that some of them will moon in the not-too-distant future.

At the same time, $GRASS brought in an influx of $151,000, while $VINE drew in $97,000. These figures that I just recited are not very large relative to the rest of the market, and they are not very large on an absolute basis even if I just looked at them. But the fact that investors are putting even this much into these memecoins is a sign of something.

These memecoins are also attracting more and more investment, which speaks to the diversification trend within the memecoin sector. $DOGE and $SHIB may still be the big dogs in terms of memecoin market cap, but there are now a whole bunch of memecoins with much smaller market caps that investors are looking at. If you don’t believe me, just take a look at the list of some of the memecoins with small market caps that people are supposedly investing in.

Outflows Reflect Market Caution

Although inflows predominated, there were also significant outflows from certain memecoins, denoting a shift in investor sentiment in specific market sectors. The largest outflow occurred with $TRUMP, from which $59,000 exited the asset’s market. Following that, $STONKS saw $46,000 flow out of its market, and $JTO had a $54,000 outflow that reduced its market cap. $GHIBLI also had an outflow of $30,000, and $ALCH was notched up with a $55,000 outflow.

The outflows from these memecoins may imply a reevaluation of their market potential. Investors in these assets could be redirecting their attention to newer or more fecund tokens, like the ones receiving inflows on March 30. This trend underscores the fierce competition within the memecoin market, where the perception of potential can change in a heartbeat and where the newest projects always seem to have a shot at taking over for the ones that have lost their luster.

It is important to note that outflows don't necessarily indicate a long-term bearish sentiment toward these assets. Many memecoin investors tend to engage in short-term, speculative trading, moving their capital around rapidly in response to changing market conditions, news, or sentiment shifts. The outflows could simply represent temporary rebalancing or profit-taking by investors who want a more diversified portfolio. For them, that might mean shuffling memecoin capital out of memecoins and back into previously held assets, which could be anything from stocks to stablecoins.

The Growing Popularity of Memecoins

On March 30, the activity reflects a larger trend in the cryptocurrency market—the emergence of memecoins as a distinct asset