For many crypto heads, the best meme coins are a serious investment. The wider market still considers them akin to gambling and in many ways they are.
People traditionally buy new meme coins because they believe the meme can go viral. And when a meme coin is successful, lucky early investors can easily turn over 100X on their initial investments.
But meme coins are having to get a little bit more serious in the value they offer nowadays. The industry has seen many failures and scams in the course of its short existence, so naturally customers are demanding more.
Here are three meme coins trading under $1 that not only have strong viral potential—but also the staying power to survive the next cycle.
Shiba Inu ($SHIB): Building Long-Term Strength in a Meme Coin Package
Launched in August 2020, Shiba Inu ($SHIB) has quickly become a top meme coin. With a market cap of over $7 billion, it is second only to the $23.5 billion Dogecoin ($DOGE). What sets SHIB apart, however, is its focus on utility and innovation.
Built on Ethereum, crypto’s busiest blockchain for commerce, SHIB has its own bespoke Layer-2 solution, Shibarium, to boost transaction speeds and reduce gas fees. This software supports faster smart contract execution and efficient token exchanges while including some advanced privacy features.
Technically, SHIB is gaining momentum. Priced at $0.00001197, it’s already approaching its 2025 target of $0.000013. Strong support at this level, combined with favorable news and regulatory clarity in the U.S., could further fuel its rise.
With Ethereum continuing to grow and crypto policy yet to come, Shiba Inu might even blow up to Dogecoin’s level.
BTC Bull ($BTCBULL): Where Meme Coins Meet Passive Income
BTC Bull ($BTCBULL) adds a fresh twist to the meme coin space by rewarding holders with actual Bitcoin. This innovative feature blends meme appeal with real financial utility.
Holders earn BTC rewards automatically when Bitcoin hits key price levels, turning speculation into passive income. Investor enthusiasm is strong—BTC Bull raised $100,000 within minutes of launch and has now hit $4.5 million in just two months.
Currently in presale at $0.002455, the price increases with each ICO phase. With staking incentives of up to 91% APY, BTC Bull is targeting high-yield seekers in the meme coin ecosystem.
Dogecoin ($DOGE): The Original Meme Coin and the World Favourite
With a market cap over $21 billion, the original meme coin Dogecoin ($DOGE) remains the dominant force in the meme coin world. Created in 2013 as satire, it has evolved into a widely used digital currency.
In 2025, DOGE has followed broader market trends, fluctuating between $0.40 and $0.20, with support between $0.32 and $0.15. Despite global uncertainty, it has seemingly stabilized since mid-March. In the last 24 hours, a gentle buying phase added 1% to its price.
Additionally, strong support is forming for the asset at its current price level.
DOGE’s biggest strength lies in its visibility. Backed by celebrities like Elon Musk and accepted by retailers—including Tesla—and platforms like PayPal and Revolut, DOGE continues to attract attention.
For those looking for a well-known, widely accepted meme coin with real-world use, Dogecoin remains a leading contender below $1.
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