2026-01-02 08:27:32

The crypto market at the start of 2026 is sending a clear signal—the spring of meme coins may really be here.

PEPE, NEIRO, PNUT, DOGE, SHIB—these once "fantasy coins" are now performing quite differently. Their common characteristic is that they all once had a massive retail investor base, but are now experiencing a structured rebound. This is not random price fluctuation but a deliberate pattern.

Market observation reveals that while BTC, ETH, and SOL are still oscillating at low levels, the meme sector, storage concepts, Ethereum layer 2, fan coins, and even obscure small coins are all experiencing violent rebounds. The underlying logic is clear: the big players are testing the waters. They are precisely calculating how much market-making value those old coins with a crowd base still have, then deciding whether to invest more funds to push the prices higher based on the reaction strength.

Based on this observation, a rather bold judgment can be made: within 2026, among the altcoins still worth speculation, there will be a batch of coins with 3 to 10 times gains. The chips of these coins are already retail-dominated, making it much easier to push prices up.

But the cruel part of this opportunity is that it goes against human nature. Many people were worn down during the deep correction in 2025. When a 20% rebound occurs in early 2026, they will choose to cut losses in tears—often the most costly decision of the year.

From recent market rhythm, the small correction at the beginning of the month is just standard bullish behavior. It’s been a long time since we've seen old meme coins with single-day gains exceeding 20%. Such a rally can easily trigger FOMO in the market. DOGE led related coins to stop falling, and PEPE surged by 22 percentage points. This long-lost excitement is hitting us again.

But true discipline comes from staying calm at this moment. No chasing highs, no impulsiveness—just closely monitor the effectiveness of key support levels—for example, watching for the breakout of the middle band of the Bollinger Bands on mainstream coins. Only when the price effectively breaks through and stabilizes should you take the next step.

Hold tight to your coins; the real market may just be beginning.

MEME11,83%

PEPE33,38%

NEIRO19,01%

PNUT11,36%

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LuckyBearDrawer

· 6h ago

Those who cut losses must be regretting it now. I was trapped like this last year and have been holding on until now. Seeing DOGE's recent surge, I can't help but regret it to the bone.

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PumpAnalyst

· 6h ago

The house tries to test the waters, I see through this, but this wave of meme rebound does have some substance. The problem is retail investors will be cut again. --- Pessimistic as I am, PEPE's 22% surge really hit the FOMO nerve. I'm just worried it will turn into a blazing fire. --- Don't jump in blindly before the support level is solidified. Breaking through the middle band of the Bollinger Bands is the real signal. Entering now makes you a high-position bagholder. --- For those who cut losses last year, now seeing a 20% rebound makes you want to chase? That's the eternal fate of retail investors. --- Is retailing of chips actually good for pulling up the market? No, it indicates that the house has already stockpiled. We need to wait for an effective breakout before acting. --- It feels like this round of altcoins could 3-10x, but the key is whether you can endure it. Most people simply can't handle the pullback. --- DOGE stopping its decline is driving the whole market. This rhythm is a bit textbook. Beware of big players testing retail investors' chips. --- True discipline is not chasing highs, but I see the comment section is already flooded with FOMO. This is often the best time to dump.

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SilentAlpha

· 6h ago

Holding for so long finally paid off, but the key is whether I can endure until the real big market move... To be honest, a 22% increase looks great, but I've seen too many rebound tricks like this. The biggest enemy of human nature is oneself, really. Looking back at the moment of cutting losses, it's all regret. Anyway, I will observe first, and only act when I'm confident. Is the spring of妖币 here? Let's see how long DOGE can hold up first. This time is different, I want to see. The idea that whales are testing the waters has been around for years, but this time it seems a bit different. 3 to 10 times, sounds great... but the premise is not to get liquidated. The coins in my hands are cold... Wait.

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