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Memecoin trading activity briefly surged on Monday, with total volume jumping to $5.62 billion, as traders appeared to lock in profits following a strong start to the year, according to analysts.Data from CoinMarketCap shows memecoin trading volume rose 106% day over day, even as the sector’s total market capitalization fell 6%, a divergence that analysts say typically signals short-term speculation rather than fresh capital inflows.Since then, trading activity has cooled sharply, with volume dropping back to around $3.6 billion, down more than 24% from the daily peak.Volume spike reflects churn, not new inflowsVincent Liu, chief investment officer at Kronos Research, said the combination of rising volume and falling market capitalization points to heavy churn rather than sustained bullish momentum.“A surge in volume alongside declining market cap usually reflects profit-taking, short-term flipping, and capital rotation,” Liu told Cointelegraph.“In thin liquidity conditions, elevated activity can still push prices lower even as volume spikes. The initial surge and subsequent drop in volume suggest speculative momentum has cooled.”Liu added that memecoin rallies often see brief bursts of activity around catalysts before participation fades.“Once profit-taking, liquidations, and rotation trades are absorbed, momentum traders step back, spreads widen, and liquidity thins. Volume tends to normalize quickly.”Memecoins opened 2026 strong before coolingThe memecoin sector began the year with a sharp rally, as total market capitalization climbed from $38 billion on Dec. 29 to $47.7 billion by Jan. 5, before losing momentum in the following days.Kadan Stadelmann, chief technology officer at Komodo Platform, said such moves are typical of highly speculative assets.“Memecoin rallies are usually driven by speculation rather than fundamentals,” Stadelmann said. “That makes them natural candidates for reversion rather than sustained appreciation.”He added that capital tends to rotate rapidly between tokens, creating sharp price swings rather than broad sector growth.“The result is constant rotation — one memecoin rises while others decline — rather than long-term stability.”Sector remains fragile after 2025 washoutMemecoins were among the hardest-hit segments during last year’s market turbulence. According to CoinGecko research analyst Shaun Paul Lee, more than 11.6 million crypto projects failed in 2025, the highest annual figure on record, with memecoins accounting for a significant share.The collapse reinforced growing caution among traders, even as short-term speculative interest continues to reappear during periods of volatility.Market intelligence platform Santiment also reported a recent uptick in memecoin-related social media activity, largely driven by discussions around rug pulls, failed launches, and short-lived rallies.Despite frustrations, Santiment noted that traders remain drawn to memecoins for their potential for quick gains.Bitcoin likely to dictate memecoin direction in 2026Analysts say memecoins remain one of the clearest indicators of overall market risk appetite — and their outlook in 2026 will depend heavily on Bitcoin’s performance.“Memecoins’ market performance this year will largely depend on Bitcoin,” Stadelmann said.“If Bitcoin continues to underperform hard assets like gold, as it did in 2025, that would likely be bearish for speculative sectors such as memecoins.”For now, analysts say memecoin activity reflects tactical trading rather than conviction, with traders quick to enter — and just as quick to exit — as liquidity conditions tighten, according to Cointelegraph.

According to BlockBeats, Lookonchain monitoring has revealed that over the past 11 days, a trader identified as 8BGiMZ invested just $321 to acquire 45.58 million units of the '114514' meme coin. This investment has now appreciated to a value of $2.18 million, resulting in an impressive return on investment of 6800 times.

According to BlockBeats, a bug on the CoinMarketCap website led to incorrect valuations for meme coins BabyDoge and CHEEMS. The glitch resulted in BabyDoge's market capitalization being inaccurately calculated at $127.91 trillion, surpassing Bitcoin's market cap of $1.87 trillion, with a 24-hour increase mistakenly recorded at 100,549,628%.CHEEMS also experienced errors due to the bug, with its price incorrectly listed as $0.00103 instead of the actual $0.00000103. Its market capitalization was erroneously set at $194 billion, placing it above USDT and XRP, and briefly ranking it fourth in the crypto market. The 24-hour increase for CHEEMS was inaccurately recorded at 98,132%.The bug was swiftly corrected following feedback from the community.

According to PANews, CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has highlighted data indicating that meme coins reached a historical peak in altcoin market share at the beginning of 2025, surpassing 0.1. However, this share has now fallen below 0.04. Based on this trend, Ju concluded that the meme coin market is effectively dead.

The memecoin market has crashed to its lowest level of 2025, shedding more than $5 billion in 24 hours as traders flee speculative assets during a broader crypto market drawdown.According to CoinMarketCap, the combined market capitalization of major memecoins plunged to $39.4 billion on Friday — down from $44 billion the previous day — despite a 40% surge in trading volume. The sell-off marks a 66.2% decline from the memecoin sector’s yearly peak of $116.7 billion, reached on Jan. 5.Crypto Market Bleeds $800B in 3 WeeksThe memecoin crash mirrors the broader crypto downturn. CoinGecko data shows the total crypto market cap has fallen from $3.77 trillion (Nov. 1) to $2.96 trillion, wiping out nearly $800 billion in three weeks.At publication time:Bitcoin (BTC): $82,778, down 14.7% over the weekEther (ETH): $2,688, down 16% over the weekThe weakness reflects a widespread retreat from risk across the digital asset sector.Top Memecoins Deep in the Red Across All TimeframesEvery major memecoin in the top 10 by market cap is posting losses across 1-hour, 24-hour, and weekly timeframes — signaling a broad collapse in risk appetite.Weekly losses among major memecoins:Dogecoin (DOGE): –14.10%Shiba Inu (SHIB): double-digit lossesPepe (PEPE): about –20%Bonk (BONK): about –20%Floki (FLOKI): steep declinesDogwifhat (WIF): ~–20%Pudgy Penguins (PENGU): ~–20%Even Donald Trump’s TRUMP memecoin, one of the most resilient during the downturn, fell 11.65% on the week.Across the board, seven-day losses ranged from 11% to over 20%, confirming a sector-wide capitulation.NFT Market Hits Lowest Level Since AprilThe nonfungible token (NFT) market — another speculative segment closely tied to risk sentiment — also saw a sharp contraction.NFT total market cap: $2.78 billion, down 43% over 30 daysLowest since April 2025Reflects ongoing declines in demand for digital collectiblesLargest 30-day NFT losses among top collections:Hypurr (Hyperliquid): –41.1%Moonbirds: –32.7%CryptoPunks: –27.1%Pudgy Penguins: –26.6%Only two collections bucked the trend:Infinex Patrons: +11.3% — the month’s best performerAutoglyphs: –1.9%, the smallest decline among major collectionsSentiment Hits Multi-Month LowsThe synchronized drop across memecoins, NFTs, Bitcoin, and Ethereum reflects a deepening risk-off environment:ETF outflows have hit multi-week recordsMacro uncertainty is risingTraders are reducing exposure to high-volatility assetsLiquidity remains thin across speculative tokensAnalysts warn that until macro conditions stabilize or ETF flows reverse, memecoins and NFTs may face continued pressure.

According to PANews, a16z Crypto has released its '2025 Cryptocurrency Industry Status Report,' highlighting the issuance of over 13 million meme coins as a sign of regulatory gaps in the cryptocurrency sector. The report underscores the urgent need for the United States to enact market structure legislation to provide clearer frameworks for developers and investors in the crypto space.The report suggests that the proposed 'Digital Asset Market Transparency Act,' currently before Congress, could enhance consumer protection through additional safeguards, regulate blockchain-based intermediaries, and establish clearer regulatory pathways for digital commodities if passed.The surge in meme coins over the past year is seen as a reflection of the absence of a regulatory framework. These coins are characterized by high volatility and unprecedented risks, showcasing both the immense potential of cryptocurrencies as an asset class and their well-known speculative investment risks.

Key TakeawaysElon Musk’s Shiba Inu dog, Floki, “returns as CEO” of X in a new post.The Floki memecoin (FLOKI) spiked 28.8% shortly after the post.Musk’s influence over memecoin markets remains strong despite volatility.The memecoin sector lost nearly 40% of its market cap after the Oct. 10 crash.Elon Musk once again sparked a frenzy in the memecoin market after posting a lighthearted video of his pet Shiba Inu, Floki, on his social platform X (formerly Twitter).On Monday, Musk shared that Floki was “back on the job” as CEO of X, accompanied by an AI-generated video showing the dog wearing glasses and a tie, muttering:“Numbers, numbers, numbers? Is this working? Yay.”The post sent the Floki (FLOKI) token soaring 28.8%, jumping from $0.00006572 to $0.00008469 before correcting slightly to $0.00007998, according to CoinGecko.The move underscored Musk’s ongoing influence on speculative crypto assets. Despite repeated market corrections, the billionaire’s social posts continue to drive sharp, short-lived rallies in meme-based cryptocurrencies.Musk’s History With MemecoinsThis is far from the first time Elon Musk has influenced memecoin prices. His playful references to Dogecoin (DOGE) during the 2021 bull run famously helped push the token from fractions of a cent to nearly $0.73.In 2022, Musk faced a class-action lawsuit accusing him of manipulating Dogecoin’s price through his social media activity. The lawsuit was withdrawn in November 2024, but Musk’s impact on the memecoin space has persisted.Memecoin Market Still Recovering From October CrashWhile Floki’s surge brought brief optimism, the broader memecoin sector remains under pressure. According to CoinMarketCap, the category’s total market capitalization plunged nearly 40% during the October 10 crypto crash, dropping from $72 billion to $44 billion.The crash wiped out three months of gains, sending prices back to July levels. Although partial recovery followed, another sell-off on October 18 erased an additional 9–11% of market value amid heightened fear and a $230 billion drawdown across the crypto market.

According to PANews, WorldLibertyFi's multi-signature address conducted a buyback of WLFI tokens valued at $2 million USD1 on the blockchain within the past hour. The transaction involved the repurchase of 6.498 million WLFI tokens at an average price of $0.308 per token.

According to Foresight News, monitoring by @ai_9684xtpa reveals that within half an hour after the WLFI token generation event (TGE), four of the top ten individual holders (ranked 6th, 7th, 8th, and 10th) decided to sell part or all of their holdings. The remaining six holders have retained their tokens.The holders who chose to sell opted to deposit their tokens into exchanges rather than conducting on-chain transactions. These four holders have collectively deposited a total of 1.86 billion WLFI tokens, which accounts for 4% of the total holdings of the top ten individual holders and represents a certain proportion of the unlocked token supply.

According to Binance market data, WLFI opened at 0.2000 USDT on Binance and is currently quoted at 0.2980 USDT. The token has experienced an increase of +48.50% over the past 24 hours.

According to BlockBeats On-chain Detection, recent data from Arkham reveals that World Liberty Financial's official address has purchased 3.26 million WLFI tokens for $1 million USD1 through Cow. This transaction occurred 13 minutes prior to the report.

According to BlockBeats, market data indicates that WLFI is currently priced at $0.3428 on the Solana network. This price shows a significant discrepancy compared to its value on centralized exchanges (CEX).

According to BlockBeats, Donald Trump Jr., co-founder of World Liberty Financial, announced on social media the launch of the WLFI token. He described the day as significant, emphasizing that WLFI is not a meme coin but a governance pillar of a genuine ecosystem, aiming to transform the flow of funds. 

According to BlockBeats, CoinMarketCap CEO Rush has addressed user concerns regarding the data on WLFI token supply. The previously released information was based on the latest data provided by the WLFI team earlier today. However, these figures may be subject to adjustments as the token undergoes allocation prior to its initial listing.CoinMarketCap has reached out to the WLFI team for clarification, emphasizing that all data originates from the project team and is verified by them. The platform will continue to update users with the latest developments.

According to PANews, a security incident involving the theft of WLFI tokens from a private investor has been disclosed by SlowMist's Cosine on the X platform. The theft occurred due to a private key leak, which led to the exploitation of the EIP-7702 phishing mechanism. This mechanism was strategically set up by phishing groups, potentially more than one, at the wallet address corresponding to the leaked private key.The EIP-7702 mechanism automatically transfers any gas fees intended for moving remaining tokens, such as those locked in Lockbox contracts, to the attackers. The attackers employed a strategy involving the injection of gas, canceling or replacing the embedded EIP-7702 mechanism with their own, and transferring valuable tokens. These actions were executed using flashbots, allowing them to be bundled and sent within a single block.

According to BlockBeats, David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, shared on social media that he anticipates no further bear markets for Bitcoin in the coming years. Bailey expressed confidence that sovereign nations, banks, insurance companies, corporations, and pension funds will eventually hold Bitcoin. He noted that this process has already begun, despite Bitcoin currently representing less than 0.01% of the total market size. Bailey believes that Bitcoin's price will continue to rise.