PEPE Jumps 70 Percent as Meme Coins Lead Crypto Markets in 2026: Bull Rally or Speculative Trap?
The cryptocurrency world opened 2026 with an unexpected twist. Meme coins, traditionally dismissed by many analysts as speculative assets with limited utility, surged significantly. At the center of this story is PEPE, the frog-themed meme coin that rallied roughly 70 percent in its first week of trading this year. This surge has outperformed most major…