2026-01-19 20:44:41

January's memecoin landscape is heating up—but which tokens could realistically deliver explosive returns?

The usual suspects are making noise: PEPE continues to grab attention, while BONK and DOGWIFHAT hold their ground in the ecosystem. Emerging players like GORK, BRETT, and WOJAK are carving out communities. Then there's the wild card tier—DINO, PONKE, MYRO—tokens that fly under mainstream radar yet punch above their weight during bull runs.

Beyond pure memecoins, hybrid tokens like ALCX and VRA offer utility angles. Layer-2 momentum plays such as DEXO and WEB are betting on infrastructure growth. Even utility-focused tokens like BOND are riding the permissionless finance wave.

The math for 100x pumps? It demands precise timing, community momentum, and enough liquidity to absorb buying pressure. Most will fizzle. A few might deliver.

Which one are you watching most closely this month?

PEPE-0.28%

BONK-1.25%

WIF2.94%

GORK-1.16%

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CexIsBad

· 1h ago

ngl this round of meme coins is just a gambler's game, if the timing is off, it could go to zero directly. I'm still watching PEPE and BONK, at least there's some consensus... However, a dark horse like PONKE is quite tempting, what if it happens, right?

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SchroedingerGas

· 5h ago

Honestly, dreaming of 100x is probably not worth it, the odds are similar to winning the lottery... However, that PONKE wave does have some potential, let's see if it can rise again this month.

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LightningLady

· 6h ago

To be honest, with so many small tokens this round, PEPE and BONK have already been overhyped. It's better to focus on the lesser-known ones—DINO and PONKE are the dark horses... However, a 100x return is unlikely. I think a 30x is the point to sell.

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RooftopReserver

· 6h ago

Don't even think about 100x, honestly it's just a gambler's mentality. I'm still focusing on bonk and pepe; at least these two have a solid foundation.

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HalfPositionRunner

· 6h ago

ngl, this round of memecoin really depends on who can buy the dip. 100x sounds great, but the probability is ridiculously low... I'm still mainly watching BONK, at least the community is active.

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DAOdreamer

· 6h ago

100x? Dream on. Only PEPE has a slight chance; the others are just leek harvesters.

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LiquidityWhisperer

· 6h ago

Bro, just listen to the 100x thing. If you really want to bet on it, you need to be mentally prepared to lose everything... But BONK's community hype this time is indeed top-notch, more reliable than those scam coins. The key still depends on whether the liquidity is sufficient.

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