Bitcoin and ether posted modest gains, but meme coins stole the show as FLOKI surged over 70% and PEPE climbed 32.7%. The broader crypto market reached $2.6 trillion, while altcoin season indicators remained below the official threshold.

Bitcoin and Ethereum posted moderate gains, but meme coins stole the spotlight as FLOKI surged 70% and PEPE rose 32.7%, helping lift the meme coin sector above $64 billion and the broader crypto market to $2.6 trillion.

Meme coins stole the spotlight as FLOKI surged more than 70% and PEPE gained 32.7%, even as bitcoin and ether posted modest advances. The sector’s sharp rise pushed meme coin market value above $64 billion.

The crypto market started 2025 with a $3.49 trillion valuation. FAI led year-to-date gains with a 147% jump, while Bitcoin Gold, meme coins, and AI-related tokens also posted strong advances amid sharp market rotation.

In the first week of 2025, the crypto market cap reached $3.49T. AI token Freysa AI (FAI) surged 147%, while Bitcoin Gold (BTG) rose 117%, highlighting a mix of AI innovation and legacy 'dino coins'.

In the first week of January 2025, the total crypto market cap reached $3.49 trillion. AI-powered token Freysa AI (FAI) led gains with a 147% surge, while classic Bitcoin fork BTG rallied 117%, highlighting a diverse market landscape.

The crypto market cap hit $3.49 trillion in early 2025. Freysa AI (FAI) surged 147%, Bitcoin Gold (BTG) rose 117%. BTC and ETH gained 5% and 8.5% respectively, while BIO and others declined.

Blockchaincenter’s Altcoin Season Index rose from 46 to 59, signaling that the market may be moving closer to altcoin season. Ether’s recent strength versus Bitcoin has added to bullish sentiment.