XRP recently increased by 6% past $1.40 but may face a downturn, as analyst CasiTrades warns of a potential "dead cat bounce." She cites bearish momentum and highlights the need to break above $1.65 to avoid significant retracement.

Dogecoin (DOGE) once again came into the spotlight after Elon Musk revived the "DogeFather" image on the X platform. The post describes him in the style of a classic film character, replacing the familiar cat with an image of a Shiba Inu dog – the symbol of DOGE. The image was created by Grok Imagine

The crypto landscape in early 2026 is undergoing a massive “vibe shift.” The days of throwing money at any random ticker with a dog or cat on it are fading fast. Instead, we’re seeing the rise of the “Utility-Meme”—projects that use viral branding to onboard users into actually useful ecosystems.

Legendary trader Arthur Hayes claims that the current rebound in Bitcoin is merely a "dead cat bounce," pointing out its high correlation with the US SaaS software ETF has failed to decouple, and the rebound lacks sustainability. He warns investors to remain patient and analyzes cross-asset correlations, trading volume, and macroeconomic environment, reminding that a true bottom requires independent momentum to emerge.

Bitcoin has experienced months of downturns but has recently surged strongly, once again surpassing $73,000. Analyst Owen Lau believes that the market sentiment is warming and favorable policies are paving the way for a new bull market. However, some also warn that this rally could be a bull trap, and there are potential risks in the market. Overall, the cryptocurrency industry is facing a structural transformation.