Cryptocurrency Failures Rise as 2025 Sees Surge in Token Collapse

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Key Points:

Over 11.6 million tokens failed in 2025, marking a significant collapse.
Nearly 86% of the failures occurred in 2025 alone.
The sharp increase in failed projects attributed to meme coins.

A report from Coingecko reveals that 53.2% of cryptocurrencies registered on GeckoTerminal went to zero by 2025, driven by an influx of low-cost projects.

These findings underscore the volatility and saturation in the cryptocurrency market, impacting investor trust and project viability as token launches become more accessible.

11.6 Million Tokens Fail in 2025 as Meme Coins Proliferate

In 2025, the cryptocurrency landscape witnessed a staggering 11.6 million tokens going to zero. Reports attribute the rise to the ease of launching new tokens on platforms like GeckoTerminal. The year’s final quarter saw 7.7 million tokens failing.

Accessibility of token issuance platforms spurred the growth of meme coins. This contributed significantly to the number of project failures. Market analysts suggest this trend could severely affect investor confidence.

“The rapid proliferation of meme coins without proper oversight is causing significant market instability,” notes an anonymous market analyst.

Experts and community members are calling for greater regulatory oversight. They argue this could prevent further massive collapses. However, there are no official statements from regulations or notable industry figures.

Historical Context, Price Data, and Expert Insights

Did you know? The surge of 7.7 million token failures in 2025’s last quarter represents a 34.9% rise in project failures during that period, highlighting the ongoing volatility in the crypto sector.

According to CoinMarketCap, Ethereum (ETH) is currently priced at $3,344.36. The market cap stands at $403.65 billion with a 12.37% market dominance. Trading volume over 24 hours is $31.18 billion, showing an 8.54% decrease. Recent price movements include a 0.41% rise in 24-hours and a 14.25% increase over the last 30 days.

ethereum-daily-chart-2477 — Ethereum(ETH), daily chart, screenshot on CoinMarketCap at 09:27 UTC on January 15, 2026. *Source: CoinMarketCap*

The Coincu research team suggests that the proliferation of meme coins may lead to increased scrutiny from regulators. This could result in tighter controls on token issuance, reducing the number of low-quality projects. Technologically, platforms may implement stricter listing criteria.

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