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Meme Coin Trading Slowed Sharply in Late 2025, Why AlphaPepe Is Still Adding Thousands of Holders

In late 2025, meme-coin trading saw a marked decline, with AlphaPepe maintaining growth and strong presale participation into early 2026.

OBy Olivia HarperJan 04, 20262 min read

In late 2025, meme-coin trading saw a marked decline, with AlphaPepe maintaining growth and strong presale participation into early 2026.

The latter part of 2025 was characterized by a slowdown in meme-coin trading. Retail volumes across major meme assets fell sharply from mid-year levels, and social-media-driven speculation cooled. Liquidity tightened following broader crypto market corrections, affecting many projects reliant on fast rotations and short-term hype.

Despite the overall market slowdown, AlphaPepe, a presale project on the BNB Chain, continued to add holders. As of early January 2026, AlphaPepe reached approximately 4,900 holders. Growth appeared consistent, driven by sustained interest rather than short-lived speculation.

The presale period maintained active engagement, with over 3 million ALPE tokens sold in a recent three-day span. This suggests a shift in investor focus towards early-stage projects where progress is observable, rather than established meme assets experiencing declining volumes.

In late 2025, meme-coin trading saw a marked decline, with AlphaPepe maintaining growth and strong presale participation into early 2026.
Olivia Harper · Thehackingpost

Structural Factors Supporting Engagement

AlphaPepe's presale structure offers instant delivery of $ALPE tokens upon purchase, enhancing transparency by allowing participants to verify ownership on-chain immediately. The project also features active staking and USDT reward pools, with over $14,000 distributed so far. A new reward pool is live, closing on February 5, 2026. The project operates under a fully audited smart contract and plans to lock liquidity at launch.

AlphaPepe's growth reflects a broader shift in retail engagement within the crypto market. Investors are increasingly focused on measurable indicators like holder growth and on-chain activity rather than short-term price movements, especially during periods of market uncertainty.

The slowdown in meme-coin trading in late 2025 marked a shift from earlier speculative intensity. AlphaPepe's continued growth, reaching around 4,900 participants with over 3 million ALPE tokens sold recently, illustrates how certain projects can sustain engagement by focusing on observable execution amidst broader market changes.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Cryptocurrency markets are volatile, and readers should conduct their own research before making any decision.

Based on reporting by TechBullion.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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