Every bull cycle has its wildcards, and in May 2025, meme coins are once again taking center stage. These tokens, once seen as jokes, are now serious contenders for explosive gains, driven by strong communities and sharp branding. 

One standout this month is Salamanca,  a project inspired by the Salamanca family cartel from Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul. But this is more than just a joke coin; Salamanca is already trading on major exchanges and has serious momentum behind it.

PEPE made headlines as a tribute to the beloved internet frog meme, aiming to follow the path blazed by Dogecoin and Shiba Inu. With its deflationary tokenomics, zero-tax structure, and no pretense of utility, it positioned itself as a pure meme play for traders and enthusiasts alike.

Its sharp rise in 2023 saw the market cap surge to over $1.6 billion, making overnight millionaires out of early believers. At publication, PEPE trades at $0.00001392 with a 24-hour volume of over $1.5 billion. It has climbed 68% in just the past week, signaling that interest in meme coins isn’t fading; it’s accelerating.

Floki (FLOKI), born from the Shiba Inu fanbase and inspired by Elon Musk’s dog, blends meme culture with tangible utility. The project includes four flagship offerings: Valhalla (its NFT metaverse), FlokiFi (DeFi suite), FlokiPlaces (NFT/merch marketplace), and the University of Floki (education platform).

Dubbed the “people’s cryptocurrency,” FLOKI is supported by a community known as the “Floki Vikings.” Despite a minor drop in the last 24 hours, FLOKI has soared 40% in the past week, priced at $0.000108 as of this writing. Its growing presence in DeFi and NFTs shows it’s not just here for laughs but also to build long-term relevance.

$DON, the token behind Salamanca, is drawing serious attention. Inspired by the infamous Salamanca cartel, this coin’s branding is bold and memorable. But what really sets it apart is its rapid rise on the Binance Smart Chain and active trading on Gate.io, MEXC, and Pancakeswap.

At the time of writing, $DON trades around $0.001940 and has seen a stable range between $0.00194 and $0.002237 over the past week. With its all-time high of $0.008522 reached on April 30, 2025, and strong projections of a 2000% upside, Salamanca is seen by many as the best meme coin opportunity this year. A Binance listing is reportedly next, which could catalyze its next leg up.

Salamanca’s growing social media presence adds to its strength. With thousands of followers on X and over 20,000 members in its Telegram group, the community is active, vocal, and supportive. Meme coins thrive on hype and community, and Salamanca is thriving in both areas.

The project’s total supply is capped at 1 billion tokens, helping sustain its price momentum as demand rises. The combination of strong branding, community power, and solid exchange listings makes $DON an exciting play. With an incoming Binance listing, Salamanca is setting itself up for an explosive May.

For those eyeing the next meme coin breakout, Salamanca is a compelling candidate. With a stable trading range, growing exchange support, and massive community backing, it has all the ingredients for a major move. Visit Gate.io, MEXC, or Pancakeswap today to grab $DON while it’s still early.

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