The latest buzz on X is that, so far in 2026, not a single newly launched meme coin has reached a $1 billion market cap. CoinGecko’s meme coin sector is worth around $28 billion, with DOGE alone accounting for roughly $11.8 billion—about 40% by a rough estimate. The old coins still have their market share, but there’s not yet clear evidence of new coins breaking into the mainstream. Money staying parked in old coins doesn’t mean a new cycle is already underway; the counterargument is that if the old coins pull back, they’ll make room for new ones. Neither view has been disproven, so don’t rush to pick a side. If a meme coin launched in 2026 holds above a $1 billion market cap over the next month, then treat this as a potential turning point for this phase. If the sector’s market cap shrinks further and DOGE’s share keeps rising, push the prospect of “new coins breaking into the mainstream” further out—don’t mistake a rebound in old coins for a new narrative taking hold. Snapshot around 20:08 Beijing time; spot price around $0.075, down about 0.5% over 24 hours. First see whether the market-cap structure shifts, then talk about who will spark the next round.

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