PEPE Leads Memecoin Surge with 64% Weekly Gain Amid Multi-Chain Rally
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 09 2026- Memecoin Surge: During the week from December 29, 2025, to January 4, 2026, PEPE surged 64% within the Ethereum ecosystem, reflecting a strong market preference for high-consensus assets and further fueling investment enthusiasm in memecoins.
- Outstanding BSC Performance: BROCCOLI emerged as the top performer on the BNB Smart Chain, skyrocketing 170% over the week, rapidly attracting capital through community-driven dissemination, indicating strong investor confidence in the project.
- Strength in Solana Ecosystem: PONKE climbed 104% within the Solana ecosystem, supported by rising community engagement and increasing trading volume, establishing itself as a flagship asset and showcasing the ongoing development potential of Solana-based memecoins.
- Selective Recovery in AI Sector: In the Base ecosystem, GAMEBASE surged 60%, indicating that AI assets still hold mid-term allocation value amid structural recovery, even as short-term momentum lags behind that of memecoins.
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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.
