Memecoin market adds $8 billion amid whale buys; DOGE, SHIB, PEPE rally

According to the report, the memecoin market rose by nearly $8 billion within days in early 2026, taking total value to about $49.5 billion despite a 6.2% daily pullback. DOGE, SHIB and PEPE led weekly gains, with DOGE up 18.1% and PEPE soaring 50.3%. Peak trading volume hit $9.2 billion before easing to $5.5 billion.