2026-01-02 12:25:48

This wave of market activity is interesting. Mainstream coins are performing somewhat dullly, while the real market sentiment is driven by meme coins. Just look at these data points — PEPE, DOGE, and SHIB, three meme coins, have recently outperformed the broader market significantly. Especially in the Alpha Zone, these tokens are performing exceptionally well. In comparison, the gains of mainstream coins seem somewhat lukewarm. This phenomenon is quite fascinating; the popularity and consensus within the meme coin community seem to attract more capital at this stage than traditional mainstream coins. Perhaps this is a characteristic of the market's cyclical nature, with different sectors taking turns to be in the spotlight.

PEPE33,44%

DOGE11,19%

SHIB13,61%

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MetaverseLandlady

· 4h ago

Meme coins are really on fire this time, while mainstream coins are still sleeping PEPE and SHIB are skyrocketing, I can't keep my eyes open Community popularity is the key, as soon as consensus rises, money follows It's meme coins' turn to take the spotlight, and this time it's not something a white paper can decide Mainstream coin brothers should be panicking, overtaken by outsiders The hype on Alpha Region is really intense Meme coins = the next hot trend? Feels like a cold joke Funds are pouring into this, what does that mean? Popularity > technology, this market is just so magical

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ponzi_poet

· 4h ago

Meme coins are crazy, and mainstream coins are indeed awkward, but how long can this last? --- PEPE is taking off again. Every time this happens, I regret not jumping in. --- Wait, are there really still people playing these in the Alpha zone? I thought they were all done. --- Mainstream coins are lying flat, meme coins are dancing, and the rotation game is starting like this. --- Basically, it's a retail investor sentiment theme. Once the hype passes, it still recovers. --- DOGE, this Shiba Inu, really knows how to stir things up. --- Making quick money with meme coins is fast, but many also blindly buy in. Be careful not to become the last leek.

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SatoshiHeir

· 4h ago

It should be pointed out that this observation precisely refutes the naive understanding of most investors today— the rapid surge of meme coins is essentially an extreme manifestation of consensus games, not a rational market choice. On-chain data shows that PEPE's capital inflows exhibit typical "chasing high" characteristics of retail investors. This is by no means a "phase rotation," but an inevitable phenomenon during periods of liquidity exhaustion. Gentlemen, listen to me: true alpha has never been in the noisy meme communities, but in the quiet on-chain indicators at the grassroots level.

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TommyTeacher

· 4h ago

Meme coins are starting to show off again, mainstream coins are really being rubbed on the floor... This is outrageous --- PEPE is疯狂吸血, watching BTC's dull appearance, it's hilarious --- Wait, Alpha District is really alive this time, the enthusiasm in the meme coin community is something mainstream coins can never learn --- Taking turns being the boss, will it be my turn next with that trash coin in my hand --- Honestly, I envy DOGE holders a bit, how can it keep rising so steadily --- Is the era of mainstream coins coming to an end? I've been hearing that for three years... --- Consensus is greater than technology, I’ve truly realized that this time --- The relay of meme coins is passing so quickly, the rhythm is tightly controlled --- Are those still clinging to mainstream coins truly believers or just fools 😂

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NFT_Therapy

· 4h ago

Meme coins are starting to show off again, PEPE's recent surge is indeed outrageous. Mainstream coins should really reflect on themselves. The Alpha sector is all about SHIB voices; popularity is king. This round is the stage for meme coins. It's better to jump on the bandwagon early. But the risks are also high, everyone should not go all in. What are the holders of mainstream coins doing? Bottom fishing or waiting and seeing? DOGE's community buzz is truly unmatched; this is the underlying logic. Rotation is coming. After meme coins cool down, mainstream coins will take off again. Looking at this trend, consensus is worth much more than technology.

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rugpull_survivor

· 5h ago

Meme coins are back again. Mainstream coins are really not interesting right now, and PEPE has really gained a big boost this time. By the way, how long can this wave last? Isn't it tiring to play like this every time? Funds are still flowing into hot spots, and community enthusiasm is the key. This principle never goes out of style.

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