After a turbulent week that wiped nearly 10% off BNB Chain’s market cap, the network is showing signs of revival, led by an unexpected meme coin comeback.
According to CoinMarketCap, BNB Chain’s total market capitalization now stands at $282.95 billion, with trading volumes down 13.77% to $36.85 billion.
In a surprise twist, meme coins became the driving force behind the rebound. DOGO led the pack with an extraordinary 4,375% weekly gain, followed by Meta Financial AI (MEFAI) up 1,739%, and Harris Dogs (DOGS) climbing 926%. Other notable risers included LeisurePay (LPY) and Bitcoin Seconde Chance (BTC), each gaining over 500% in seven days.
To stabilize liquidity, BNB Chain rolled out a $45 million “Reload Airdrop” targeting roughly 160,000 meme coin traders, aimed at reigniting user activity after last week’s sell-off. Meanwhile, Binance announced its $400 million “Together Initiative”, a relief package designed to restore confidence across the ecosystem following market volatility.
Despite overall network declines, the surge in meme coin activity underscores how speculative assets continue to act as short-term catalysts, turning what began as a meltdown into a community-driven recovery week for BNB Chain.