Bitcoin’s Trajectory May Decide Memecoin Fortunes in 2026

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Despite growing frustration over rug pulls, social media chatter around memecoins has increased, according to Santiment. Traders remain drawn to the sector for quick wins, making memecoins a useful gauge of risk appetite across the broader crypto market.

Looking ahead, analysts believe Bitcoin will be the decisive factor. Stadelmann argues that memecoin performance in 2026 will largely depend on Bitcoin’s trajectory — and if BTC continues to lag assets like gold, risk-heavy segments such as memecoins could struggle to regain sustained momentum.

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if btc cant move, no shot these things hold up long term