Memecoin Market Revives in Early 2026, Adding Nearly $8 Billion in Value
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 08 2026- Market Revival: In early 2026, the memecoin market saw a remarkable increase of nearly $8 billion within days, reaching approximately $49.5 billion, reflecting a 30% year-to-date growth despite a 6.2% pullback in the last 24 hours, indicating a strong re-entry of retail investors.
- Surge in Trading Volume: Trading volumes peaked at $9.2 billion during the rally before settling at $5.5 billion, demonstrating sustained investor interest as buyers outnumber sellers across most memecoin projects, which contributed to the rapid price recovery from 2025 lows.
- Strong Performance of Major Tokens: Dogecoin (DOGE) has surged 18.1% over the past week, with whale investors purchasing 220 million DOGE tokens in a single day, currently trading at $0.1421, while technical analysis suggests that $0.15 is a critical resistance level that could confirm continued upward momentum.
- Increased Speculation in Emerging Projects: Beyond established tokens, newer projects like POPCAT and MOG have attracted speculative interest, with analytics firm Santiment reporting heightened market activity, reflecting investors' search for higher returns and confidence in emerging memecoin projects.
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Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.
