Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, signaled a window of opportunities for fun-loving, thrill-seeking traders in the meme coin space. Two weeks into 2026, Bybit Alpha’s recent listings underscore the significant meme coin revival, with Solana emerging as the primary battleground for this latest wave of speculative activity.
Featuring light-hearted and provocative themes, the current meme coin surge embraces irreverent humor and bold defiance, departing from the grand narratives of mainstream crypto. Since the final week of 2025, Bybit Alpha has matched market enthusiasm with an accelerated listing pace, adding six new meme tokens between January 11 and 13, 2026 alone, including WHITEPEPE, TATA, testicle, HAPPY, B, and Buttcoin.
Solana Dictating Market Momentum
Solana’s meme sector has demonstrated remarkable growth in early 2026:
- Total market capitalization of Solana meme coins closes in on $6.7 billion, up from $5.1 billion at the start of the year
- Daily trading volume in the sector surged from $850 million to over $2.57 billion in the same period
- Pump.fun, now effectively the second-largest DEX and meme coin launchpad on Solana, saw an all-time high of $2 billion in daily DEX trading volume
Established meme tokens are also seeing strong rebounds, with BONK gaining over 50% and others like PENGU, WIF, and POPCAT following suit.
Recently, Solana and X also announced collaboration plans, introducing “Smart Cashtags,” enabling real-time on-chain asset visualization directly within the social platform. This integration provides users immediate access to market data without external navigation, significantly amplifying meme coin visibility and engagement.
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Bybit Alpha: Solana-Ready Since 2025
Bybit Alpha has rapidly positioned itself at the center of this trend thanks to its early entry into the Solana ecosystem. In 2025, Solana, Bybit, and Byreal forged a strong partnership, with Bybit Alpha pioneering with supporting trading and staking on Solana.
The platform has listed nearly 20 Solana-based meme tokens in under three weeks. Notable performances include:
- Token B: 24-hour gain of 62% after January 12 listing
- WhiteWhale: Peak fully diluted valuation of $140 million, with prices surging over 1,200% post-listing at the highest point
As the meme coin mania continues to capture the crypto community’s imagination, Bybit Alpha stands at the forefront of this vibrant resurgence, connecting traders with the fastest-moving opportunities across the Solana ecosystem. With its deep liquidity, rapid listings, and commitment to innovation, Bybit Alpha remains the go-to destination for the next wave of digital culture on-chain.
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