PEPE, SUI, and DOGE Market Cap Surges by $8 Billion
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Source: Coinmarketcap
Updated: Jan 05 2026- Surge in Trading Volume: PEPE's trading volume surged by 400% to $800 million in the last 24 hours, indicating strong market interest in this category of cryptocurrencies, which could attract more investors.
- Market Dynamics Shift: The total market capitalization of memecoins increased by $8 billion to $48.4 billion in just one day, reflecting heightened market volatility and a significant rise in speculative trading activity.
- Price Increase Trend: PEPE, SUI, and DOGE saw price gains of 25%, 14%, and 13% respectively, indicating a renewed interest in memecoins and layer 1 assets, which may trigger further investment enthusiasm.
- Future Expectations: Analysts predict that PEPE's market cap could reach $69 billion by 2026, representing a potential 40x increase from its current $1.7 billion, based on historical data and market trends, highlighting the speculative nature of investments in memecoins.
About the author
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.
