A staggering 53.2% of all cryptocurrencies tracked by CoinGecko’s GeckoTerminal are now classified as dead, according to a new report, with the overwhelming majority of these failures—11.6 million tokens—occurring in 2025 alone. This collapse, representing 86.3% of all project failures recorded since 2021, signals a profound shift in the crypto market’s fragility, driven by speculative excess, a deluge of low-effort projects, and a historic market deleveraging event.
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0 in Finance and 0 in Crypto last weekCrypto Projects Surge 1,500% in 4 Years, 52.7% Fail
New data from CoinGecko reveals a staggering 1,500% increase in crypto project launches since 2021, with nearly 7 million listed by 2025. Much of this growth is attributed to Pump.fun, a Solana-based launchpad that simplified token creation, leading to a flood of memecoins and low-effort projects. However, 52.7% of these projects have failed, with 3.7 million cryptocurrencies ceasing to trade. A sharp decline in token survivability in early 2025 coincided with broader market turbulence, possibly linked to political events like Donald Trump’s inauguration. The report highlights the risks and volatility in the rapidly expanding crypto market.
about Crypto Projects Surge 1,500% in 4 Years, 52.7% FailCrypto Token Graveyard: 1.8M Fail in Q1 2025
The crypto market experienced one of its worst quarters in early 2025, with 1.8 million tokens failing—accounting for nearly half of all token deaths in the last five years, according to CoinGecko. The surge in failures is attributed to the unchecked rise of token generators like Pump.fun, which democratized token creation but flooded the market with short-lived speculative assets. Since 2021, over 52% of the 7 million listed tokens have failed, with 2025 seeing a staggering 94% failure rate among new tokens. The report highlights how the post-Bitcoin rally correction and meme coin gold rush led to a market saturated with unsustainable projects, particularly impacting Solana’s DEX dominance.
about Crypto Token Graveyard: 1.8M Fail in Q1 2025Over 50% of Crypto Tokens Failed in 5 Years: Report
A CoinGecko report shows that 52.7% of crypto tokens tracked on its DEX platform, GeckoTerminal, have failed over the past five years, with 86.5% of these collapses occurring between 2024 and early 2025. The first quarter of 2025 alone saw 1.8 million token failures, the highest on record. The surge in token launches—fueled by platforms like Solana-based Pump.fun—led to a flood of low-effort projects, including memecoins and celebrity tokens, many of which crashed by over 90%. Market turbulence, including political events like Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, further exacerbated the decline in token survivability. Despite the high failure rate, 2024 also saw a record 3 million new crypto projects launched.
about Over 50% of Crypto Tokens Failed in 5 Years: ReportOver Half of 7M Crypto Tokens Since 2021 Have Failed
CoinGecko’s latest research highlights a staggering failure rate in the crypto token market, with over 3.7 million of the 7 million tokens tracked since 2021 ceasing to trade. The first quarter of 2025 alone saw 1.8 million token failures, marking the highest recorded in a single year and accounting for nearly half of all failures. The report attributes this trend to the increasing ease of token creation and a broader crypto market downturn, raising concerns about sustainability and investor risks in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
about Over Half of 7M Crypto Tokens Since 2021 Have FailedRaydium Token Falls Amid Speculation of Competing Automated Market Maker Launch
Raydium’s RAY token has dropped 22% to $3.28 amid speculation that Pump.fun is developing its own automated market-making system, potentially diverting trading volume from Raydium. This decline follows a test version of the AMM being discovered, raising concerns about future fee revenue for Raydium. Despite Pump.fun’s recent cooling activity, it remains a significant player in the meme coin space, processing millions in daily fees.
about Raydium Token Falls Amid Speculation of Competing Automated Market Maker LaunchDave Portnoy Launches $GREED2 After $GREED Token Price Crash
Dave Portnoy’s rapid sale of $GREED tokens led to a staggering 99% price drop, netting him approximately $258,000. Following the controversy, he launched $GREED2, holding around 27% of its total supply, while also promoting another meme coin, $JAILSTOOL. Portnoy’s actions have sparked criticism, highlighting the greed prevalent in the meme coin ecosystem.
about Dave Portnoy Launches $GREED2 After $GREED Token Price CrashSolana and 1Fuel Show Promise Amid Pepe Coin Decline
Solana (SOL) is projected to rise by 45% in the coming weeks, bolstered by institutional interest, particularly from Franklin Templeton. Meanwhile, 1Fuel (OFT) is gaining traction as a promising newcomer, offering innovative solutions for cross-chain transactions, while Pepe Coin (PEPE) faces a significant downturn, down over 42% in the past month. With its unique features and a successful presale, 1Fuel is anticipated to potentially outperform established coins in the near future.
about Solana and 1Fuel Show Promise Amid Pepe Coin Decline