PEPE, BONK post double-digit gains: Are memecoins back?

Memecoins added $3 billion in market cap in one day, led by PEPE’s 23% surge and the buzz around the MemeMax_Fi DEX, hinting at a possible "meme season" underway.

Memecoins like Pepe (PEPE), Bonk (BONK), and Dogecoin (DOGE) were among the best-performing cryptocurrencies on Friday, posting significant gains as the market geared up for 2026. 

Key takeaways:

Memecoin market cap surged 8% to $39.45 billion, a two-week high, signalling strong demand. 

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