Meme coins are back on traders' radar as February 2026 begins. The meme coin sector has increased by 4.2% in the past seven days, outperforming most of the crypto market in general. However, this recovery is not uniform. Some prominent meme coins are sending early reversal signals, others are rising sharply due to media stories, while some are showing signs of slowing down.
BeInCrypto experts have selected 3 notable meme tokens based on price movements, timing, and early buying positions of retail investors.
Dogecoin (DOGE)
Dogecoin begins February with signals indicating that momentum has shifted after weeks of pressure. This meme coin has risen nearly 8% from January 25 to January 28, helping DOGE outperform much of the crypto market in the past 24 hours. Over the last 30 days, Dogecoin has erased most previous losses and is now trading sideways.
An on-chain metric explains why this recovery is noteworthy.
The Spent Coins Age Band index of Dogecoin has decreased sharply over the past week. This index tracks the number of coins moved by all holder groups and is often used to assess selling activity in the market.
On January 26, approximately 158.87 million DOGE were traded. To date, this figure has decreased to around 62.28 million, a drop of over 60%.
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This is important because when DOGE's price increases, trading activity declines sharply. If holders want to sell when the price recovers, trading activity must increase, not decrease. This decline shows that many retail investors are more confident.
The chart also reinforces this viewpoint. From December 18 to January 25, Dogecoin's price consecutively created lower lows, while the RSI created higher lows. The RSI measures momentum strength, and the discrepancy between these two factors is the signal of bullish divergence.
Simply put, selling pressure decreases before the price reverses. This signal often appears whenever there is a trend reversal if DOGE surpasses significant price levels.
For DOGE to continue rising, it needs to surpass critical resistance levels. If the price exceeds 0.137 USD and then 0.148 USD, the recovery remains sustained.
If DOGE holds above the price level of 0.156 USD, the price structure will completely lean towards an upward trend. Conversely, if the daily candle closes below 0.117 USD, the entire recovery scenario will be invalidated and the risk of a price drop will reopen. Regardless of the scenario, DOGE remains one of the few notable meme coins entering this February.
Official Trump (TRUMP)
Among the meme coins to watch, TRUMP shines this February thanks to a rare combination of media factors and early signs of technical recovery.
The main catalyst comes from outside. A documentary about Melania Trump is set to release in the coming days, which could draw more attention to tokens related to Trump.
History shows that money flows based on media narratives often focus on assets that attract the most attention, which could help TRUMP become the main token to benefit if investors participate strongly.
This interest is clearly reflected in on-chain data. In the past 24 hours, TRUMP sharks have increased their holdings by 7.72%, indicating that they are buying early rather than chasing after events. This accumulation is happening while the price has not yet surged significantly, reflecting expectations for the near future.
The chart also clearly shows this. From December 18 to January 25, TRUMP's price created lower lows, but the Relative Strength Index (RSI) created higher lows, which is a typical bullish divergence signal.
Then, the price stabilized and indecisive candles appeared in the short frame, showing strong buying and selling pressure.
Currently, the important price zones have defined the trading strategy. TRUMP needs to hold above 4.74 USD to maintain the recovery structure. If the daily candle closes below 4.60 USD, the bullish divergence signal is invalidated and the risk of a price drop may reappear.
On the upside, the major resistance level is 5.68 USD, which has been rejected multiple times in the past. If this level is surpassed, the price could increase by an additional 18% and open up opportunities towards the 6.12 USD region.
Currently, TRUMP should only be observed and not yet truly breakout. Sharks are entering early positions, money flow is improving, and the narrative of February 2026 could be the decisive point for whether prices will reverse or if this is just another failed recovery.
Pippin (PIPPIN)
Among the notable meme coins entering February 2026, Pippin stands out for one reason: Strength has returned, but risks are also increasing.
In just the past 24 hours, PIPPIN has increased by over 60%, erasing nearly all the losses from January and bringing the monthly performance back to a +22% increase. This movement helps the token price quickly return to the historical peak near 0.55 USD, putting this token back on traders' radar after several weeks of gloom.
Shark actions contribute to explaining this recovery. In the past 24 hours, sharks holding Pippin have increased their total token holdings by 6.88%, indicating their confidence that this rise will be sustained rather than just a temporary spike. This accumulation shows that large investors are betting that the upward trend will overcome short-term technical risks.
However, the chart also shows why February carries significant technical risks.
PIPPIN is forming a head and shoulders pattern, with the breakout near 0.55 USD creating the right shoulder. Meanwhile, from January 4 to January 28, the price is heading towards new highs, while the RSI indicator is forming lower highs. This discrepancy creates a bearish divergence, which often occurs when upward momentum weakens even though the price continues to rise.
This does not guarantee that prices will reverse, but it is a signal that investors need to pay attention to.
Currently, important price levels are worth noting. If Pippin holds above 0.55 USD and continues to rise, the negative scenario will weaken. A strong breakout towards 0.72 USD will completely invalidate this pattern, opening up further opportunities for Pippin to rise.
Conversely, if Pippin cannot maintain the 0.42 USD level, a strong correction to 0.35 USD could occur. A greater risk will only arise if the price drops deep near the neckline around 0.17 USD.
In summary, sharks are buying in when prices rise, not out of fear. However, February will be an important test to see if Pippin's upward trend can continue or if it has reached its limit.
