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BTC $96,420 +2.34% ETH $3,280 +1.82% SOL $185.40 -0.92% BNB $642.50 +0.45% XRP $2.18 +3.12% DOGE $0.082 -1.50% ADA $1.05 +0.80% AVAX $42.10 +1.15%
04/10/2026

Meme Coins Lead Market Recovery with PEPE Up 67%

Meme cryptocurrencies outperformed major tokens with PEPE surging 67%, while the broader crypto market cap reached $3.

Meme Coins Lead Market Recovery with PEPE Up 67%

What happened: Meme cryptocurrencies outperformed major tokens with PEPE surging 67%, while the broader crypto market cap reached $3.16 trillion. Bitcoin ETFs recorded $471 million in net inflows on the first trading day of 2026, the highest since November 11.

Why it matters: The meme coin rally suggests retail investor appetite remains strong despite institutional focus on utility tokens. The massive ETF inflows indicate institutional demand continues growing, creating a two-tier market where both speculative and institutional money flows simultaneously. This dynamic could drive further market bifurcation between utility-focused and speculation-driven assets.

Source: Decrypt