Dogecoin continues to remain under pressure as the price struggles to reclaim the crucial $0.10 level. Over the past few weeks, DOGE has been trading within a narrow range, showing clear signs of consolidation. Although buyers are attempting to defend the lower support levels, the bullish momentum appears limited. At present, DOGE price is trading …
One person — or entity — controls 31% of all WAR tokens in circulation. That single fact sits quietly in the background as the Solana-based memecoin grabs headlines for one of the more dramatic two-day price swings in the current crypto cycle. The coin doubled on Friday. Today, nearly a quarter of those gains had been erased. Related Reading: Stablecoin Market Breaks Records — USDC Controls 70% Of $1.8 Trillion Volume On Unrest & Geopolitical Events WAR, which stands for Western Asset Reserve, bills itself as a geopolitical sentiment token — a coin whose price is meant to move with world events, particularly armed conflicts. It does not track war through any technical mechanism. The connection is purely narrative. When headlines about global tensions spread, traders buy in. When attention moves elsewhere, prices follow. According to data from CoinMarketCap, WAR fell from an intraday peak above $0.60 to around $0.028 during the selloff, Monday. Trading volume dropped roughly 20% over the same 24-hour window to approximately $22 million, with its total market cap sitting near $28 million. Token Migration Brought In Fresh Traders And Fresh Money Before the surge, WAR completed a platform move. The project shifted from Bonk.fun to Pump.fun, a more widely used launchpad on the Solana network. The team announced the migration window would stay open for seven days, after which a new contract would be deployed on Pump.fun. Token holders who missed the window would face a 10% tax on late claims, with a 90-day window to complete them. The move expanded WAR’s reach. On the day of the migration, trading volume climbed above $24 million as more retail participants gained access through Pump.fun’s broader toolset. Reports indicate the platform switch played a role in drawing fresh attention to the token ahead of its price spike. WAR launched earlier this year on Bonk.fun. Unlike memecoins built around animal mascots or celebrity names, it leaned into real-world conflict as its identity. Over roughly three months, its price rose 650% on the back of media attention and trader speculation. WAR Follows A Pattern Familiar To PolitiFi Token Watchers WAR is part of a group of tokens known as PolitiFi, which refers to tokens that are based on politics or international events, as opposed to technology. Other tokens in this group include TRUMP, MELANIA, LIBRA, among others. Related Reading: Bitcoin ETFs Break 5-Month Streak With 2nd Consecutive Week Of Inflows All these tokens have seen similar patterns in their price movement, with initial explosive increases in price, only to plummet as quickly as they began. From reports, it is evident that there is a plan in place by the development team for governance, as well as merchandise, though these plans are yet to be implemented. The liquidity of the token is mainly found in Solana-based exchanges, contributing to the volatility in its price over the last two days. With one individual owning nearly one-third of the supply, it is likely that the next move of the token will be determined by events in the world tomorrow, as opposed to events in the world of cryptocurrency. Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView
AI predictions from Grok and ChatGPT have provided insights into how high the Shiba Inu price could rise if Dogecoin hits $10. Notably, such rallies would put the market caps of these meme coins at levels that would need the crypto market cap to reach trillions of dollars for DOGE and SHIB to reach these price levels. AI Predicts How High Shiba Inu Price Could Reach If Dogecoin Hits $10 Grok made two predictions about how high the Shiba Inu price could reach if Dogecoin hits $10, based on percentage-gain and market-cap-ratio scenarios. A rally to $10 for DOGE is a 105x gain from its current price level. This means that SHIB could rise from its current price level to around $0.00058 if it mirrors a similar percentage gain. This would also give SHIB a market cap of around $340 billion based on its circulating supply of 589 trillion coins. Related Reading: Is It Time To Give Up On Dogecoin And Shiba Inu? On-Chain Metrics Has Answers ChatGPT also drew the same conclusion, predicting that the Shiba Inu price could rally to $0.0005967 if it grew at the same rate as Dogecoin during its rally to $10. Grok noted that both meme coins could grow at the same rate because they often move in tandem as they are leading meme coins with overlapping communities. Notably, both meme coins also share a positive price correlation of between 0.78 and 0.83. Meanwhile, for the market cap ratio scenario, Grok noted that this is more grounded as SHIB has a far higher supply than Dogecoin. SHIB’s current market cap is $3.26 billion, while DOGE’s is $14.3 billion. A rally to $10 would give Dogecoin a $1.5 trillion market cap. If SHIB were to capture 10% of this projected market cap, then the Shiba Inu price could reach a market cap of $150 billion, which equates to a price target of $0.00025. Furthermore, the Shiba Inu price could rally to $0.00063 if it captures 25% of Dogecoin’s projected $1.5 trillion market cap. Meanwhile, it would reach $0.00127 and $0.0025 if it captures 50% and 100% of the market cap, respectively. Factors That Affect Such Bullish Momentum Grok noted that SHIB’s supply of around 589 trillion tokens makes it harder for the Shiba Inu price to reach such high valuations than Dogecoin, which has an infinite but slower inflation. As such, Shiba Inu will need extreme burns for it to reach these high price targets. Notably, SHIB burns have slowed in recent times due to low demand amid the crypto market downtrend. Related Reading: Dogecoin Vs. Shiba Inu: What Meme Coin Should You Buy For Most Returns In 2026? Grok also mentioned that meme coins are volatile and sentiment-driven and that Elon Musk’s tweets, broader crypto bull runs, or hype can cause outsized moves. However, for Dogecoin to reach $10, the AI warned that the meme coin would need unprecedented adoption or utility. Also, the AI noted that past bull runs are no guarantee of how high DOGE and Shiba Inu prices could rise, as correlations can break across different market phases. Featured image from Adobe Stock, chart from Tradingview.com
Another Solana meme coin tied to a world leader just blew up, and not in the way its creators hoped. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has publicly denied any connection to SANAE TOKEN, a Solana-based meme coin that briefly surged to a $27.72 million market cap before collapsing to around $6 million. Japan PM Issues …
Dogecoin (DOGE) price is entering a critical structural phase on the weekly timeframe as price compresses inside a multi-year descending wedge. After months of lower highs, the asset is now trading near a key macro support zone between $0.065 and $0.08. The price is up by 5.16%, reaching $0.098 in the past 24 hours. The …
Dogecoin price is down by 6.24% to $0.09115 in the past 24 hours, primarily driven by the sell-offs. The memecoin space is facing renewed selling pressure as the other tokens have also experienced significant losses. With this, the token has reached a crucial turning point, and this time these signals are coming from both DOGE/BTC …
US President Donald Trump namesake meme coins have collapsed, leaving many small holders deep in the red. Prices that once drew crowds and headlines have fallen back to earth with blunt force. Related Reading: XRP Flashes Rare On-Chain Signal That Once Preceded 114% Gains Reports say the two tokens tied to the Trump brand – TRUMP and MELANIA coins – plunged from their highs by roughly 92% and nearly 99%, and an estimated $4.3 billion of retail money evaporated in the rout. Trump Meme Coins: Rapid Collapse According to on-chain trackers and market reports, a small set of early wallets captured large gains before prices nosedived. Trades and transfers show that insiders moved sizable amounts into stable assets while later buyers were left holding tokens as liquidity thinned. Some analysts point to token design and one-sided liquidity moves as the technical side that made fast exits possible for those close to launch. HUGE: The $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoin carnage is even worse than we thought. A new report from CryptoRank reveals retail investors have lost a staggering $4.3 BILLION as these assets collapsed 90%+ from their highs. The math is disgusting: => Retail: -$4.3 Billion (2M+… pic.twitter.com/AXVcjjuMsE — Zach Humphries (@ZachHumphries) February 22, 2026 Design Flaws And Early Wins Reports note that token rules and the way liquidity was set up created a structural advantage for early participants. When supply was unlocked, selling pressure mounted. Locked allocations that only release over time add another layer: future unlocks could push prices down further as those tokens hit the market. On paper, the launches had flashy names and big promises; in practice, many of the mechanics reportedly favored a handful of insiders. Trump Memecoins: How Insiders Pocketed Millions While Retail Investors Lost Billions The official $TRUMP and $MELANIA tokens have collapsed 92% and 99% from their all-time highs, respectively, and the damage to retail investors has been staggering. While insiders cashed out over… pic.twitter.com/qyWswzRgFv — CryptoRank.io (@CryptoRank_io) February 20, 2026 Market Reaction And Legal Questions Based on reports from multiple crypto outlets, voices across the space are calling for closer scrutiny. Regulators in several countries have been asked to look at whether marketing and token economics misled ordinary buyers. Commentators argue that when projects linked to public figures move that much money, the mix of celebrity influence and speculative appetite becomes especially risky. Community And Social Fallout Social channels lit up as losses mounted. Some communities turned on the teams behind the tokens, accusing them of running plans that rewarded early actors. Others defended buyers, saying responsibility sits with anyone who chose to put money into volatile, hype-driven assets. Either way, trust in celebrity-branded tokens took a hit. Related Reading: Instant XRP Rewards: Japan-Based Financial Group Rolls Out Tokenized Bonds Reports say market makers and some exchanges are reacting by tightening listings and flagging projects with similar tokenomics. A number of wallets flagged as insiders still hold tokens that could be sold later, and that possibility keeps pressure on price. At the same time, some traders are scanning on-chain flows, hunting for bounce opportunities among the wreckage. Featured image from Gemini, chart from TradingView
The fallout from the official TRUMP and MELANIA meme tokens has turned into one of the most brutal retail wipeouts in recent crypto memory. Together, the tokens have erased an estimated $4.3 billion in retail wealth, with more than 2 million wallets now underwater. Both assets have collapsed dramatically from their peaks, plunging as much …
Bitcoin climbing back above $70,000 has clearly lifted sentiment across the crypto market. With confidence returning, traders are once again rotating into higher-risk plays, and memecoins are among the biggest beneficiaries. The sector has jumped more than 12% in just 24 hours, with trading volume nearly doubling and total market capitalization rising from around $29 …
Memecoins have taken a beating recently, and what looks like a rout may be closer to a turning point than many traders expect. Related Reading: XRP Set To Dethrone Bitcoin Within 6 Years, Entrepreneur Says Santiment said the sector is showing a classic capitulation signal: widespread talk that meme tokens are “dead” can sometimes mark the moment when buyers quietly return. According to Santiment, this “collective acceptance of the ‘end of the meme era’ is a classic capitulation signal,” pointing out that when a sector of the market is deemed worthless, it is often the “contrarian time” to take note of. Sentiment on social channels has tilted heavily toward fear, and when the crowd gives up on a whole category, prices can move the opposite way for a while. Some traders who stepped back early are now watching closely. Capitulation Can Signal A Turn Reports note that the memecoin market’s recent slide has been steep in raw numbers. Total memecoin market capitalization dropped 34% to $31 billion over the past 30 days, CoinMarketCap data shows. Bitcoin’s pullback — which hit near $60,000 on Feb. 3, the lowest since October 2024 — added pressure across the board and left speculative tokens more exposed. Positioning was concentrated in a handful of names, and when large holders moved to take profits the moves were amplified. Losses were not confined to tiny projects; some of the better known meme tokens gave up meaningful ground. Rotation May Not Lift All Boats Some market observers argue that the old pattern — Bitcoin runs first, then money flows into Ethereum, then to riskier altcoins — may not play out the same way this time around. As institutions grow and trading strategies change, capital could flow more selectively. That means a few tokens might rally strongly while many others are left behind. Reports from traders and analysts say selective strength, rather than a broad upswing, is a likely scenario. That raises the bar for anyone hoping to find the next big winner among dozens of speculative coins. Popular Meme Names Facing Pressure A handful of headline tokens led the decline. Dogecoin (DOGE) gave up support levels it had defended earlier, and PEPE showed heightened volatility as big holders trimmed positions. Official Trump (TRUMP), the politically tied token linked to US President Donald Trump, retraced sharply from its launch highs after the initial hype faded. Heavy concentration of supply in a few wallets left these projects vulnerable to rapid swings, and some gains from last year were erased in short order. Related Reading: Urgent Crypto Reform: Treasury Secretary Says The Clock Is Ticking Watch The Crowd’s Turning Point Contrarian traders will point to the admission of defeat across social feeds as a potential signal to start watching for a bottom. That approach is risky. Losses can deepen before the market finds a floor, and sellers may return on any short-lived recovery. Still, history shows that extreme pessimism can preface meaningful rebounds, especially when broader market pressure eases and liquidity returns. Featured image from Pexels, chart from TradingView
Shiba Inu’s price action has been harsh lately. It plunged to about $0.0000063588 over a single weekend, wiping away months of gains and leaving many holders uneasy. Related Reading: Crypto Could Bounce Soon As Fundamentals Firm Up, Tom Lee Says Market moves like that are driven by big-picture forces — macro weakness, lower appetite for altcoins, and a general pullback across crypto. Yet inside the project’s camp, voices are still billing a comeback as likely. That contrast between numbers on a chart and upbeat messages from the team is where most of the current debate sits. Lucie Voices Confidence According to posts by the project’s marketing lead, Lucie, SHIB “will come back” in time. She argues that networks built and kept alive by active communities have a stronger chance of lasting than tokens pushed mainly by paid promoters. ????SHIB ????will come back, and strong communities will carry on, pushing back to gains. Weak projects built on paid KOLs will fade, and better ones will be born. NFTs may regain momentum. New standards across AI will emerge. Pay attention, there will be opportunities to make… pic.twitter.com/TNft72aXJD — ???????????????????? (@LucieSHIB) February 2, 2026 Reports say she also hinted at fresh activity coming from developer Kaal Dhairya, and the lead developer Shytoshi Kusama has been linked to moves toward artificial intelligence and NFT-related work for the broader lineup that includes SHIB, TREAT, BONE, and LEASH. Those plans are being positioned as part of a longer-term effort to give the ecosystem more purpose beyond speculation. Community And Developer Activity There is some actual work happening, though it is mostly in early stages. Updates were teased but details remain thin. Many community members keep watching the developers’ channels for concrete timelines and product launches. At the same time, Lucie has repeatedly told people to only risk money they can spare and reminded followers that her words are not financial advice. That caution was repeated after the token slid back from $0.00001265 in March 2025 to fresh lows more recently. Signals from developers are being noticed, but they have not yet translated into sustained buying pressure. SHIBA INU COIN HOLDERS. HONEST TRUTH. 1. ALTCOINS HAVE BEEN BEARISH FOR 4 YEARS 2. $SHIB HAS UNDERPERFORMED 3. CAN SHIBA INU EVER COME BACK? 4. WHAT HAVE I LEARNED SINCE 2021 5. HOW CAN YOU ADJUST YOUR STRATEGY? Please Share This If You Get Value pic.twitter.com/YPvSL7ibRy — Zach Humphries (@ZachHumphries) February 3, 2026 Analysts Call For Realism Analysts and some community figures pushed back. Zach Humphries, among others, warned that being hopeful is fine, but it should not replace hard thinking about risk. Related Reading: Russia’s Biggest Exchange To Launch XRP Indices And Futures He noted that altcoins have underperformed for a long stretch since 2021 and that relying solely on team statements is risky. Diversification was urged. Some critics said the marketing tone is upbeat and that it can boost morale, yet market fundamentals need stronger backing to flip sentiment. Opinions in the space were split: some see potential if new features land and adoption grows, while others say the token’s long slump shows that talk alone won’t lift price. Featured image from thewave, chart from TradingView
January 2026 opened with a sharp reminder of crypto’s volatility. Bitcoin slipped toward the $82,000 mark, while total market liquidations surged past $1.7 billion in a single wave of selling. Investor sentiment deteriorated rapidly, with the Crypto Fear & Greed Index falling into extreme fear territory. Amid this market stress, a high-profile meme coin collapse …
Shiba Inu has spent recent weeks locked in a downward price action with bullish momentum fading and investor interest thinning without a clear bullish direction. However, holders may finally have something concrete to anticipate. Refreshing activity from Shytoshi Kusama, the Shiba Inu ecosystem’s lead developer, has diverted attention to a key moment expected on Sunday. Lead Dev Breaks Silence, Teases Sunday That dynamic began to change when Shytoshi Kusama, the pseudonymous lead developer and co-founder of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, resurfaced on X after a prolonged absence since early December. However, Kusama broke his silence this week with a thread on X explaining the reasons behind his inactivity and has since returned to regular posting and reposting activity. Related Reading: Bitcoin’s Slide To $82K Sets Off A $1.7 Billion Chain Reaction One post stood out more than the rest, in which Kusama hinted at a revelation scheduled for Sunday. In that message, he spoke about arriving at a discovery by pure chance and referenced what he described as an ancient marker older than time itself. Although the message was a bit cryptic, it immediately generated attention across the SHIB community, which has been hungry for direction and clarity amid recent challenges in Shiba Inu’s price action. The significance of Sunday became clearer following an interesting exchange between Kusama and a Shiba Inu community member who openly expressed concerns about transparency, reassurance, and leadership presence after recent ecosystem issues. The community member, known as RuggRat on X, noted how there has been no official statement or simple explanation of what happened from Kusama regarding the Shibarium exploit. This is in reference to the September 2025 Shibarim Bridge exploit, which saw attackers making off with $4.1 million worth of crypto assets. In response, Kusama acknowledged the concern, stating that silence can sometimes be strategic and framing Sunday as a moment for addressing issues step by step. “This is what Sunday is for. One at a time,” Kusama said. Fair. But sometimes silence is a weapon for quiet wars. This is what Sunday is for. One bandage. Take off. Fix. Put on. One at a time. — Shytoshi Kusama™ (@ShytoshiKusama) January 29, 2026 Shiba Inu’s Challenging Phase Has Tested Holder Confidence Shiba Inu’s price action has struggled to gain any meaningful upside traction since the beginning of 2026, an extension of its late 2025 run. At the time of writing, SHIB is trading around $0.0000071, keeping it pinned down by 1.8% and 10.5% in the past 24 hours and seven days, respectively. Price structure during this period has been marked by a series of lower lows, with persistent selling pressure leaving little room for a meaningful higher high to form. Related Reading: Ethereum Boost: Vitalik Buterin Sets Aside $45M In ETH For Privacy And Open Tech This prolonged stagnation has been difficult for many Shiba Inu holders, and many of them are increasingly becoming sellers. Furthermore, expectations around ecosystem expansion and utility has yet to reflect positively in the price. That environment is exactly why leadership communication has mattered more than usual. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The crypto market had been moving sideways as investor attention shifted toward gold and silver. However, after precious metals pulled back from their highs, risk assets were expected to see some relief. Instead, selling pressure intensified across markets. Bitcoin slipped to intraday lows near $81,000, dragging broader crypto sentiment lower. Dogecoin price has also come …
House of Doge and merger partner Brag House Holdings announced the launch of a new spot Dogecoin exchange-traded fund, taking a major step for the meme coin community in U.S. markets. The product, issued by 21Shares, began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker TDOG after receiving regulatory clearance from the SEC, making it the first …
Dogecoin has shed over 20% in the past few days, cooling off sharply after tagging monthly highs. The pullback pushed DOGE down from the $0.15 region to a local low just under $0.12—an area bulls are trying to defend. Still, the broader tape and current trade flow hint that downside pressure may not be finished, …
Trove Markets’ new token collapsed almost immediately after trading began, wiping out the vast majority of early gains and leaving many backers angry and confused. The drop was brutal. Traders who bought early watched their holdings shrink by about 95% in a matter of hours. Related Reading: Bitcoin Bulls Fired Up As Saylor Teases ‘Bigger Orange’ After Huge Buy Token Price Plunges After Launch Initial prices implied a market value near $20 million. Based on reports, the token fell to roughly $0.0008 per unit, trimming the market cap to below $1–2 million. Some wallets unloaded huge chunks of coins right after the token generation event. That selling pressure coincided with a flood of posts on social platforms calling the launch a rug pull. Trove Had Raised Millions Before The Fall According to reports, the project raised roughly $11.5 million in its public sale. The Trove team announced it would keep about $9.4 million to fund further work and pay for a switch of blockchains. Refunds totaling about $2.44 million were returned to some investors, and another $100,000 was earmarked for additional reimbursements. The numbers left many buyers feeling shortchanged and asking why a large share of the money stayed with the team. Team Keeps Majority Of Funds On-chain analysts and tracing tools flagged unusual transfers tied to a handful of new accounts. Reports note that a meaningful slice of the token supply moved into one cluster of wallets, and some transfers were routed through services like ChangeHero. That activity raised questions about whether all token allocations were handled openly. Legal calls and demands for public audits followed soon after. Investors reacted quickly. Some demanded full refunds. Others threatened legal steps. Community moderators and influencers amplified complaints and demanded clear timelines for fixes. We’re pivoting Trove to Solana. After recent sentiment around Trove, the liquidity partner that had been supporting our Hyperliquid path chose to unwind their 500k $HYPE position. That was their decision and we fully respect it. This changes our constraints: we’re no longer… — unwise (@unwisecap) January 18, 2026 Trove posted updates, saying a partner had pulled out and that the pivot to Solana was necessary to keep the project alive. The team promised to continue building and to be more open about their choices, while pledging to deliver a working platform that might justify holding the funds. https://t.co/sc8b59sjYE — TROVE (@TroveMarkets) January 19, 2026 Related Reading: Bitcoin Senses Risk As Trump Balks At Europe With Major Tariffs Trust Hinges On Delivery And Transparency What happens next will matter more than the words now being exchanged. If the team can show tangible progress on the exchange and create real trading depth, some anger may fade. If not, the episode could be used as a warning: token sales that change terms late in the process can trigger swift market punishment and reputational damage. Regulatory scrutiny could also increase if large sums are held after a collapse like this. Featured image from Unsplash, chart from TradingView
The crypto sentiments are improving since the start of the year, with frequent bullish pushes and a significant rise in volume. Meanwhile, Dogecoin (DOGE) and Cardano (ADA) seem to remain away from the market dynamics. Despite small day-to-day swings, both tokens remain more than 80% away from their ATH, which makes a fresh high in …
The NYC Token's volatility highlights the risks and challenges of investing in emerging digital assets, impacting investor trust and market stability.
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PEPE price is attempting a recovery after weeks of downside pressure, as buyers push the meme coin off its recent lows. The latest daily chart shows PEPE trying to stabilize after a sharp sell-off in Q4, with price now trading near $0.00000666. While the broader meme coin space remains highly sentiment-driven, PEPE’s next move will …
Reckless meme coin trading based on influencer tweets can lead to significant financial losses, highlighting the need for cautious investing.
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The crypto market has been witnessing a choppy trend in recent hours and neither bulls nor bears control the momentum. As a result, the meme coin market is facing liquidation from buyers, resulting in a bearish consolidation. Dogecoin price is currently declining and is approaching the critical support line following rejection. This leaves the question …
Pump.fun founder returns to X after 65 days, unveiling plans to overhaul creator fees in 2026 as $PUMP jumps 10%.
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The crypto market is on a bearish trend over the last 24 hours and Bitcoin led the rally by declining toward $90K. As a result, several altcoins and meme coins lost their early-January gains and are now retesting weekly support lines. Shiba Inu, a notable meme coin, lost buyers’ support as long liquidation surged in …
WhiteWhale rallies over 50x from December lows to surpass $100M in market cap, reflecting renewed retail interest.
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Memecoins have staged a sharp resurgence at the start of the year, with the sector turning decisively bullish over the past few sessions. The total memecoin market capitalization has expanded by over $30 billion in just a few days, reflecting renewed risk appetite and aggressive trader participation. Amid this surge, Dogecoin (DOGE) price has led …
Meme coins are again in the spotlight in early 2026 as the broader crypto market is beginning to recover. As soon as Bitcoin and Ethereum are stable, traders tend to switch to high-risk and high-reward assets such as meme coins. Due to this, such popular tokens as SHIB, FLOKI, and BONK have begun to demonstrate …
With the start of 2026, the crypto markets have turned largely bullish. Memecoins, specifically, have seen significant rises, while the Shiba Inu price broke out after a prolonged period of consolidation. Shiba Inu is trading higher over the past 24 hours, rebounding from recent lows as on-chain data and price structure align. While SHIB has …
The memecoin market went through a brutal reset in 2025, marking one of its sharpest downturns since the sector became a dominant force within crypto speculation. Following the euphoric memecoin mania that peaked and ultimately collapsed in November 2024, selling pressure steadily took control. Liquidity dried up, momentum faded, and most memecoins entered prolonged drawdowns that significantly underperformed the broader market. Related Reading: Bitcoin Data Shows Aggressive Sellers In Control As BTC Consolidates Below $90K As risk appetite weakened, memecoin dominance within the altcoin market continued to erode throughout the year. By December 2025, this dominance fell to a historical low, reflecting widespread capitulation among retail participants and a clear shift away from high-beta speculative assets. Many traders exited positions entirely, reinforcing the narrative that the memecoin cycle had fully played out. However, extreme pessimism often marks important turning points. According to an analysis by Darkfost from CryptoQuant, the current compression in memecoin dominance closely mirrors prior structural lows observed in past cycles. Notably, the last time memecoin dominance reached comparable levels, it occurred shortly before a powerful resurgence in the sector, driven by renewed liquidity, fresh narratives, and aggressive speculative flows. Memecoin Dominance Shows Early Signs of Stabilization Recent on-chain analysis highlights how far the memecoin sector has fallen relative to the broader altcoin market—and why some investors are starting to pay attention again. According to Darkfost’s framework, the key ratio compares the combined market capitalization of major memecoins against that of leading altcoins. At the height of the speculative frenzy in November 2024, this ratio climbed to roughly 0.11, meaning memecoins represented about 11% of total altcoin market value. That level reflected peak enthusiasm, heavy retail participation, and aggressive risk-taking. By December 2025, however, the same ratio had collapsed to around 0.032. In practical terms, memecoins had lost nearly two-thirds of their relative weight within the altcoin universe. This sharp contraction aligns with prolonged underperformance, capital rotation into larger assets, and widespread capitulation after months of declining prices. Importantly, recent price action suggests the bleeding may be slowing. Over the past several days, some of the largest memecoins have posted notable rebounds, hinting at renewed speculative interest. While this move is far too early to confirm a full trend reversal, it does suggest that selling pressure is no longer one-sided. For now, the data points to a tentative stabilization phase rather than a confirmed memecoin season. Still, for high-risk investors, such deeply compressed relative valuations have historically preceded sharp, sentiment-driven rallies—provided risk is managed carefully and expectations remain realistic. Related Reading: Altcoin Season Setup Advances: CEX Volume Hits Cycle Highs Despite Price Weakness Technical Rebound After A Prolonged Downtrend The memecoin market cap chart shows a clear shift in structure after months of sustained weakness. Throughout the second half of 2025, total memecoin capitalization trended decisively lower, forming a sequence of lower highs and lower lows while remaining capped below the 50-day and 100-day moving averages. However, recent price action suggests the first meaningful attempt at stabilization. The market cap has rebounded sharply from the December lows near the $35–38 billion zone and is now trading back above the short-term moving average, reclaiming the $46 billion area. This move is accompanied by a noticeable pickup in volume, indicating renewed participation rather than a purely technical bounce on thin liquidity. Related Reading: Ethereum Liquidity Rebuilds On Binance: December Inflows Signal Strategic Repositioning Despite this improvement, the broader trend remains cautious. The memecoin market cap is still trading below the longer-term moving averages, which continue to slope downward and act as overhead resistance around the $50–55 billion range. This suggests that while downside momentum has slowed, the market has not yet transitioned into a confirmed uptrend. In practical terms, the chart points to a relief rally within a broader bearish structure. For memecoins to regain sustained momentum, the market would need to consolidate above current levels and reclaim higher moving averages. Signaling that speculative capital is returning with conviction rather than opportunism. Featured image from ChatGPT, chart from TradingView.com
Memecoins are back in focus as the crypto markets begin to thrive soon after the start of the year. Over the last 24 hours, the memecoin market added more than $8 billion in value, with several popular tokens, like PEPE and DOGE, posting double-digit gains. This shows that market confidence is improving and traders are …