Smart Money Movements in the Memecoin Market on April 18, 2025: A Day of Outflows

The memecoin market saw a strong imbalance between inflows and outflows. On-chain activities from smart money indicated they were taking more capital out than putting in. Total volume on the day was only $10.28 million, yet net outflow was a stark $5.16 million—and seems to suggest a shift in sentiment away from at least some memecoins. That said, some projects classified as memecoins still seem to be pulling in positive inflows. So not all of them are seeing activity that suggests the merry memecoin days are over. Inflow vs. Outflow: A Day of Imbalance Although total inflows came to $2.56 million, outflows were almost three times greater, with $7.72 million departing the market. This was a period when there seemed to be more capital leaving than entering, and that could have been a cautious signal from traders or, more likely, could have been profit-taking behavior in a sector that’s known for its volatility. Some tokens, despite the market being generally down, found ways to attract new inflows. Take, for instance, $PNUT, $MTN, and $DARK: these were some of the only tokens in crypto that saw any capital inflows. But even they were insufficient to counteract the wave of outflows in the memecoin space. The overall net volume, which was negative at -$5.16 million, was an evident sign of the market not having any significant positive momentum. This showed that there was more selling pressure than buying pressure in the memecoin sector. A potential reflection of the cyclical nature of the memecoin market, with its rapid surges and sharp corrections. Tokens with Positive Inflows: Selective Interest Amidst the Downturn Even when the overall trend is down, some tokens manage to see money coming into them. One of those is $PNUT, a relatively high-profile memecoin at the moment, which saw its capital inflow amount to a hefty $837,000. What does this mean? It could mean investor confidence or even speculative interest in what could be an imminent breakout, as $PNUT is a token whose price could move heavily in one direction or the other based on the amount of social media buzz it is currently generating. Other tokens that received fresh inflows included $MTN, which saw fresh investments totaling $83K; $DARK, which attracted $93K; and smaller amounts into #CHILLGUY ($40K) and $BLOCK ($36K). Investing in these tokens seems much more contained and the amounts much smaller compared to conventional targets. Still, the fresh interest in them is undeniable. Recap: Smart money on chain activities in the memecoin market for 18/04/25 Yesterday, there was more outflow than inflow Inflow: $2.56M Outflow: $7.72M Volume: $10.28M Net Volume: -$5.16M There was inflow into: $PNUT ($837K) $MTN ($83K) $DARK ($93K) #CHILLGUY ($40K) $BLOCK … pic.twitter.com/KqGZmvVdNX — Stalkchain (@StalkHQ) April 19, 2025 These inflows suggest that while the memecoin market as a whole might be cooling, certain projects are still attracting niche investors or traders looking for the next big thing. The selective nature of these inflows seems to indicate that traders are being more cautious and returning to a core approach that evaluates opportunities across a smaller range of tokens. Tokens with Notable Outflows: Signs of Profit-Taking and Caution Conversely, a number of tokens experienced significant outflows, which overshadowed the day’s other activities. The largest outflow hit $FARTCOIN, which saw a huge $4.30 million exit the market. This enormous withdrawal was almost certainly due to profit-taking, especially given the absolutely wild price swings that memecoins tend to have, allowing investors to take profits in a very short time after a huge surge. Significant outflows were seen from other tokens as well, with $WIF, for instance, seeing $139K leave, $JLP experiencing $660K in outflows, and $POPCAT parting with $832K. Again, while it’s not clear why any one token or another would see outflows, the fact that several in this group do is telling. Either investors are pulling back on the group as a whole or reallocating to something else. Outflows of this nature could be due to traders lessening their exposure in the wake of recent volatility or simply adhering to a market trend that’s seeing a lot of cautiousness and not much enthusiasm. Whatever the reason, traders seem to be pulling back on their volume with us and are seemingly also pulling back with their volume in the market overall. Looking Ahead: The Future of the Memecoin Market The memecoin market’s unpredictable characteristics make it hard to forecast whether these outflows will persist or if the inflows into certain tokens will start to reverse the trend. As it stands, the inflows’ selectivity suggests that while memecoins’ appeal hasn’t waned, investors are now somewhat pickier about which short-lived fads they’re investing in. It’s also possible that the current outflow period is part of a larger correction phase within the memecoin sector, where traders are consolidating before re-entering the market. Looking ahead, those who follow the market will be watching very closely to see how well tokens like $PNUT, $MTN, and $DARK perform. Can they keep the kind of momentum going that they’ve got now? If they can and if we’re not in a totally downsliding market (which we only kind of are, as of this writing), then these tokens might give us a signal that there’s a new trend in the memecoin space. If, on the other hand, the total market is just sliding downhill, then inflows won’t matter much, and we can forget about life under the bridge as a way for these tokens to signal anything. So, here’s to hoping. The defining characteristic of the memecoin space continues to be volatility, and traders should be ready for abrupt mood swings in the market. Can the market shift back to a bullish trend, or will outflows keep dominating? It almost certainly will depend on two main factors: macroeconomic conditions and the actions of key players in the space. Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services. Follow us on Twitter @nulltxnews to stay updated with the latest Crypto, NFT, AI, Cybersecurity, Distributed Computing, and Metaverse news !