HTX Weekly Recap: Memecoins Lead Market Recovery in Early 2026
The first week of 2026 saw a notable surge in risk appetite, driving capital towards high-beta, sentiment-driven assets like memecoins. According to HTX exchange data, newly listed assets across BNB Smart Chain, Solana, Ethereum, and Base achieved significant double and triple-digit gains.
Key performers included BROCCOLI (+170% on BSC), PONKE (+104% on Solana), and PEPE (+64% on Ethereum). The AI sector also showed a "structural recovery," particularly on the Base network, with GAMEBASE (+60%) and VIRTUAL (+40%) demonstrating growth tied to application-layer narratives.