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Meme coin rebound newcomer—PEPE defies the trend and breaks out, aiming for $40 billion next?

At the start of 2026, the overall market remains under pressure. Bitcoin leads the decline, with over 160,000 liquidations creating a冷淡 (cooling) atmosphere. Meanwhile, PEPE has carved out a new path. This meme coin, rooted in internet culture, has redefined the imagination space of meme coins with its solid upward momentum.

In recent days, PEPE's performance has been eye-catching. 24-hour gains exceeded 6%, trading volume tripled, daily transaction volume of tokens surged to 5.61 trillion, and open interest in futures approached $600 million—clear signals of capital inflow. On-chain data further confirms this: new holding addresses surged by 39%, large transactions of over a million dollars appeared densely, and whale addresses increased their holdings by 3.4% within 30 days, while exchange holdings shrank by 2%. This flow from retail to institutional investors and out of exchanges reflects the true attitude of market participants.

Technical analysis also shows optimistic signals. The 4-hour candlestick has broken through the previous descending wedge resistance. As long as the key support at $0.000009 holds, there is a chance to push towards the $0.0000135 to $0.000015 range.

PEPE's upward trend against the market is driven not only by sentiment. The ecosystem is upgrading, and mechanisms are innovating. Alpha Pepe, through audited contracts and transparent execution, has attracted over 4,700 holding addresses. Pepeto has launched a 216% high APY staking model, combined with cross-chain bridges and DEXs, forming a relatively complete ecosystem cycle. The locking mechanism reduces circulating supply, effectively controlling volatility risk.

Even more interesting is the attention from public figures, which has added extra heat to PEPE. Social media amplification and statements from certain influencers have directly triggered market pulses. This celebrity effect, combined with spontaneous dissemination within the young community, subtly echoes the rise of Dogecoin in 2021.

In terms of real-world applications, PEPE is also striving to break beyond pure digital assets. Launching derivative products like co-branded merchandise and themed rings gives holders a sense of identity, indicating a trend of shifting from virtual assets to cultural symbols.

Perhaps this is the new script for meme coins in 2026: no longer just emotional outlets, but a combination of technological upgrades, ecological improvements, and cultural recognition. Can PEPE truly reach a $40 billion market cap? It depends on whether it can maintain this wave of consensus.