Memecoins Jump 23% Post-Holiday as Traders Return
Memecoin market capitalization surged over 23% in the last week as traders returned after the holidays, recovering from a yearly low.Summary
The memecoin market capitalization increased by over 23% in the week following the 2025 year-end low, rising from $38 billion on December 29 to $47.7 billion on Monday. This surge was accompanied by a 300% jump in transaction volume, from $2.17 billion to $8.7 billion. Top tokens like Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe (PEPE) saw significant gains, with PEPE increasing over 65%. Analysts suggest this bounce occurred as retail trader FUD peaked, indicating a potential contrarian buying opportunity. Some traders speculate that this memecoin strength could precede a rally in other altcoins, particularly those in the Solana ecosystem. In contrast, the wider crypto market lagged, with the overall market cap only gaining over 5%, and Bitcoin and Ether showing more modest increases.
(Source：Cointelegraph)