By Menno — 13 years in crypto, 3 bear markets survived, zero paid promotions
Last updated: April 2026
Meme Risk Scores
The Meme category includes 21 cryptocurrencies with an average risk score of 11/100. The lowest-risk coin is currently Shiba Inu.
All Meme Coins by Risk
What Makes Meme Risky?
Meme coins carry the highest risk in crypto. They have no underlying revenue, no technology moat, and are driven entirely by social momentum. Losses of 90%+ are common and should be expected.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How risky are Meme cryptocurrencies?
Meme coins carry the highest risk in crypto. They have no underlying revenue, no technology moat, and are driven entirely by social momentum. Losses of 90%+ are common and should be expected.
Which Meme coin is the safest right now?
Shiba Inu (SHIB) currently has the lowest risk score in the Meme category at 8/100.
How are Meme risk scores calculated?
Each coin is scored using up to 9 indicators including Risk Wave, RSI, ATH Distance, Bitcoin Dominance, Fear & Greed, ALT/BTC Ratio, BTC Production Cost, Funding Rate, and Token Unlocks. The composite score is a weighted average that updates every 6 hours.
How does Meme compare to other crypto categories?
Currently, Meme has an average risk score of 11/100. For comparison: DeFi averages 11, Infrastructure averages 10, Layer 1 averages 12.