
Meme coins regain momentum in early 2026 as SHIB, FLOKI, and BONK post strong breakouts following Bitcoin and Ethereum stability.
SHIB enters an accumulation phase with whale activity rising, while FLOKI and BONK show bullish technical setups.
Renewed risk appetite drives meme coin rallies, with FLOKI and BONK surging over 40% as bullish momentum builds.
Meme coins are again in the spotlight in early 2026 as the broader crypto market is beginning to recover. As soon as Bitcoin and Ethereum are stable, traders tend to switch to high-risk and high-reward assets such as meme coins.
Due to this, such popular tokens as SHIB, FLOKI, and BONK have begun to demonstrate new price dynamics, following a prolonged period of silence.
Let’s look at what is happening with each coin in simple terms.
Shiba Inu (SHIB): Accumulation Phase Takes Shape
Shiba Inu has started 2026 on a bullish note. After a prolonged phase of decline, a channel breakout was noted and signs of accumulation took shape.
Large investors or whales are slowly accumulating SHIB. In a recent post on X by CryptoOnchain, over 35.6M $SHIB has been quietly withdrawn over the last months, which is a sign of demand renewal.

From a technical standpoint, the SHIB price has rallied over 30% within a week. Currently, it trades at $ $0.000008980 with bullish momentum and may continue to skyrocket in the coming sessions.
It has bounced off the demand zone of $0.000006800 and established a breakout of the descending wedge pattern.
Currently, it is attempting to violate the ongoing supply zone of $0.00001080, which could open the doors toward the target of $$0.00001180 for the upcoming months.
FLOKI (FLOKI): Breakout Setup in Progress
As SHIB gained momentum, FLOKI appeared to be next in line as it was on the verge of a range breakout. Over the past month, FLOKI price was caged inside a tight zone and remained sideways.
This week, buyers stepped in and the memecoin rallied over 40% and targets to clear the next crucial zone of $0.00005700.
Furthermore, a recent post on X by PostyXBT highlighted that FLOKI has showcased strength in the past few sessions and broke out of a downtrend.
It is building bullish momentum and may form a series of higher highs and higher lows ahead. Currently, FLOKI trades at $0.00005623 and looks stable above the 20 EMA.
Bonk (BONK): Strong Momentum Continues
In contrast, BONK is showing strong momentum and remains in the limelight. Linked with the Solana ecosystem, BONK showcased higher trading activity and stronger demand.
BONK has broken the descending trendline and is holding strong above the resistance zone of $0.00001000. Currently, Bonk (BONK) trades at $0.00001166, rallied over 45% in a week.
Per the recent post by theUnipcs, BONK price action looks interesting and seems ready for a major move. The major resistance to watch out is near $0.00001250 – $0.00001400, while the strong support zone exists around $0.00001000.
Overall, bullish momentum is gradually returning across the meme coin space, SHIB, FLOKI and BONK are entering into the bullish phase.
FAQs
When large-cap assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum trade sideways, short-term traders often look for higher volatility elsewhere. Meme coins tend to attract this flow because they react faster to shifts in speculative appetite.
Rapid price moves can reverse just as quickly, especially if broader market sentiment weakens. Liquidity gaps and crowd-driven trades can amplify losses during sudden pullbacks.
Short-term traders and early entrants often benefit from sharp moves, while late buyers face higher downside risk. Long-term holders may see improved liquidity but still experience high volatility.
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