Memecoin metrics swung from a mid-December slide to an early January rebound. Sector capitalization climbed from around $38 billion to near $48 billion before easing to $44.69 billion, with volume up 17.42% to $4.75 billion. BONK, SHIB, and PEPE posted double-digit weekly gains, while smaller tokens like WIF and FARTCOIN also advanced.

In 2025, BNB Chain quietly became the most actively used major EVM network, overtaking rival chains on key on-chain metrics as the market moved toward 2026. While Ethereum continued to dominate in fees and settlement value, BNB Chain led in active addresses and transactions, reflecting more routine, retail-driven usage rather than short-lived hype cycles.

Bitcoin's price action in 2026 remains range‑bound after peaking above $126,000 in October 2025 and retreating to the $90,000 area by January 2026. According to CryptoQuant and a post by analyst Darkforst on X, negative Exchange Netflows, a short‑term holder cost basis near $103,000, and losses of roughly 15% highlight ongoing stress despite support between $85,000 and $92,000.