2026-01-04 10:25:19

The altcoin market index has returned to the 26,000 level. What does this mean?

The market is beginning to move away from a purely Bitcoin-dominated model. While this signal is not yet strong enough to declare the arrival of a true altcoin season, it is enough to show people the different possibilities.

Interestingly, there is a pattern that occurs with each bull market launch — the MEME sector is always the most sensitive indicator. This time is no exception. In the current market, the two leading MEME coins, DOGE and PEPE, have once again formed a subtle cooperation:

PEPE acts as the breakout initiator, leading the way with a key technical breakthrough; DOGE, through a broader consensus base, transmits this upward momentum to a larger range of market participants.

This division of roles reflects the true market sentiment — small-cap coins lead the charge, followed by larger coins confirming the trend. If this pattern can continue, the subsequent relay of mainstream coins will have a solid foundation. It is still early, but the trend has already begun to shift.

BTC2,92%

DOGE6,25%

PEPE12,49%

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LightningSentry

· 01-06 09:55

Coming back with this again? PEPE breaks through and follows DOGE. I've seen this script so many times, and there are indeed quite a few people buying in.

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LuckyHashValue

· 01-04 10:53

Haha, I see this combo move of DOGE and PEPE. PEPE leads the attack, DOGE reaps the benefits. Classic move.

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DeFiCaffeinator

· 01-04 10:37

Wait, can PEPE really drive DOGE? Why do I feel like it's the other way around... --- Is the copycat season coming? I just want to know when my trash coins will turn around --- Is there anything special about the number 26, or is it just another wave of chopping onions --- MEME coins combined? Come on, it's all hype, don't fool yourself --- Changing the wind... changing what, I wouldn't be surprised if it drops back to 15 tomorrow --- DOGE is causing trouble again, this coin really has some potential --- Small coins first gain strength, big coins follow, I've heard this routine hundreds of times --- Bull market? I only see myself getting poorer and poorer --- Can PEPE withstand this wave? It feels very虚啊 --- The copycat season is here, and I start losing money. Is this a law?

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