Edition: 2026-02-16(Daily reset)

AikaXBT Daily Brief: Mindshare Leaders, Jumpers, and New Narratives

A daily terminal-grade read of what's accelerating on CT and in the trenches, based on Top 100 + Biggest Jumpers. This is an attention brief: signals, not price calls.

Universe:Top 100 + Jumpers

Window:last 24h

Scoring:Momentum Index

Source:AikaXBT Terminal

#Tokensdrivenbyviralinternetanimalsandspecificpetnarrativesinfluencingretailattention.Viral Animal Mascots

#Tickersrepresentingtradingpsychology,slang,andmeta-commentaryonthestateofthecryptomarket.Market Meta & Sentiment

#Memestokenizingspecificsocioeconomiclifestyles,goals,ornationalidentities.Lifestyle & Identity Memes

TL;DR

Max 5 bullets, signals only

Narrative Rotation: Capital is rotating out of established biological memes like PEPE and MOODENG into lifestyle objects and cultural identity tokens like $HOUSE and $BRITAIN.

Viral Resilience: Despite broader market churn, specific viral animal narratives like PNUT are seeing renewed speculative interest and whale accumulation tied to real-world news cycles.

Subculture Breakout: Deep internet culture and trading meta-commentary are driving low-cap volatility, with NEET and MAXIS capitalizing on 'terminally online' sentiment to attract high-beta flows.

Emerging Theme: A nation-state narrative is gaining traction with $BRITAIN entering the top 50, indicating potential for a broader geo-political meme trend beyond standard animal tickers.

Liquidity Recycle: Flow data indicates profit-taking from cycle leaders like GIGACHAD and WOLF is being aggressively recycled into fresh entrants like SIREN and JELLYCAT.

Market Map

3 to 6 narrative clusters

Viral Animal Mascots

$PNUTViral Squirrel Meme

$SACHICommunity Dog Narrative

These tokens rely heavily on 'Real World Assets' (live animals) or news cycles, creating explosive but fleeting viral moments.
Risk concentration is high; price action often correlates with the lifespan of the specific internet trend or news story.

Market Meta & Sentiment

$BULLISHPure Sentiment Play

$MAXISCrypto Tribalism

$STABLEIrony/Peg Parody

$DONTReverse Psychology Brand

This cluster serves as a leverage play on general market vibes; they tend to outperform when the broader market direction aligns with the ticker name.
The primary risk is 'joke fatigue' where the irony of the ticker loses its novelty, leading to rapid volume drying.

Lifestyle & Identity Memes

$NEETSubculture Identity

$HOUSEEconomic Goal

$BRITAINNation/Geo Meme

These tokens build stronger 'cult' followings than random tickers because holders identify personally with the concept (e.g., wanting a house or living the NEET life).
Community retention is higher, but initial viral growth may be slower compared to shock-value or animal memes.

Biggest Jumpers

Top 10 to 20

						WHY IT JUMPED
$NEET	Unknown \|	#57 \|	+62 \|	- \|	- \|	This massive ranking surge suggests a viral community takeover or high-impact influencer call, capitalizing on internet culture momentum typical of low-cap breakouts.
$PNUT	Unknown \|	#69 \|	+27 \|	- \|	- \|	The token is likely experiencing renewed speculative interest or whale accumulation tied to the viral 'Peanut the Squirrel' meme narrative.
$MAXIS	Unknown \|	#54 \|	+26 \|	- \|	- \|	Price action appears driven by a rotation into culture-specific meme coins, leveraging the 'maximalist' terminology to attract traders seeking high-beta plays.
$HOUSE	Unknown \|	#17 \|	+23 \|	- \|	- \|	Breaking into the top 20 indicates a significant liquidity injection or a viral marketing campaign establishing it as a dominant leader in its specific niche.
$BRITAIN	Unknown \|	#50 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The jump reflects continued interest in the 'PolitiFi' and nation-state meta, where speculative volume rotates into country-themed tokens based on social sentiment.
$SACHI	Unknown \|	#52 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The upward movement suggests a technical breakout driven by community engagement, likely following the broader trend of character-based meme assets.
$VIRTUAL	Unknown \|	#59 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The rise is likely fueled by the strengthening AI Agent narrative, positioning the protocol as a key infrastructure play for autonomous on-chain agents.
$BULLISH	Unknown \|	#75 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	Rankings improved due to sustained community support and social sentiment, maintaining buy pressure despite broader market volatility.
$DONT	Unknown \|	#79 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	The token is likely seeing a speculative relief bounce, attracting traders looking for undervalued assets within the existing meme ecosystem.
$STABLE	Unknown \|	#84 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	Market movement appears driven by ironic meme speculation, where volatility generates volume despite the asset's name suggesting stability.

New Entrants / Exits

Quick flow read

New Entrants (Top 100)

$HOUSE (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Surged to #17 driven by aggressive new launch momentum and volume spike
$SIREN (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Attracted fresh liquidity to break into top 30
$TORCH (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Strong buying pressure propelled token into upper rankings
$JELLYCAT (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Capitalizing on viral brand/toy trends in the meme sector
$LABUBU (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Leveraging the popular vinyl toy culture trend in Asia
$DEEP (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: New entrant gaining traction amidst market rotation
$BRITAIN (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Nation-state meme speculation driving volume
$MAXIS (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Community-centric narrative gaining ground
$YOLO (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: High-risk speculative bidding driving price action
$BULLA (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Emerging token capturing rotator attention
$HOT (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Momentum trading pushing ticker into spotlight
$ZEROCLAW (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Niche speculative interest driving entry
$PNUT (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Viral news catalyst regarding Peanut the Squirrel
$LMAO (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Humor-based ticker play attracting retail flow
$BULLISH (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Community maintaining bullish sentiment despite price volatility
$KABUTO (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Pop-culture/gaming reference driving speculation
$DONT (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Reverse-psychology meme marketing
$STABLE (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Ironic naming convention attracting bid support
$CRUST (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Bottom-of-list entry on shifting market focus

Exits / Biggest Drops

$BUTTFISH - dropped out, rank Δ -, Rapid profit-taking following previous pump to #27
$KAMIYO - dropped out, rank Δ -, Loss of momentum led to slide out of top 100
$UNSYS - dropped out, rank Δ -, Volume dried up causing ranking decay
$MAMAN - dropped out, rank Δ -, Narrative exhaustion and capital rotation
$GOYIM - dropped out, rank Δ -, Failed to sustain buy pressure against sellers
$ALPHA - dropped out, rank Δ -, Overtaken by newer, higher-volume entrants
$BINDER - dropped out, rank Δ -, Speculative interest shifted to fresher tokens
$PEPE - dropped out, rank Δ -, Temporary volatility or liquidity drain to newer memes
$LOVE - dropped out, rank Δ -, Fading sentiment caused price retracement
$CTF - dropped out, rank Δ -, Lack of sustained community engagement
$STUPID - dropped out, rank Δ -, Meme cycle rotation forced exit
$ZERA - dropped out, rank Δ -, Decreasing trading volume prompted drop
$FRAMEMOG - dropped out, rank Δ -, Liquidity moved to trending assets like PNUT
$DADDY - dropped out, rank Δ -, Celebrity/influencer narrative cooling off
$GIRAFFES - dropped out, rank Δ -, Animal meta rotation left this token behind
$MOODENG - dropped out, rank Δ -, Viral hippo hype fading significantly
$GIGACHAD - dropped out, rank Δ -, Standard correction pushing it below top 100 threshold
$WOLF - dropped out, rank Δ -, Weak holder retention at key support levels
$MINER - dropped out, rank Δ -, Market attention drifted elsewhere
$HOODRAT - dropped out, rank Δ -, Already on the edge, pushed out by new runners

Token Callouts

6 to 12 mini-cards, strict structure

$HOUSE (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Surged to Rank #17, significantly outperforming lower-cap peers despite lack of specific news headlines.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: High-conviction capital rotation into established meme or DAO structures, trading purely on liquidity depth and momentum.

Bull case: Rank #17 indicates strong whale support; further consolidation could trigger a breakout into the top 10.
Bear case: Rapid ascent without clear narrative catalysts often leads to sharp mean reversion if volume dries up.
Watch next (24–48h): Ability to hold Rank #17 support and volume sustainment over the next 12 hours.

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$BRITAIN (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Climbing into the top 50 (Rank #50), suggesting increased attention on nation-state or geo-political meme metas.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Geo-specific meme speculation, likely driven by national pride sentiment or ironic political commentary.

Bull case: If the country-coin meta catches fire, this ticker is positioned as a leader in the sector.
Bear case: Geo-memes are often short-lived fads; lack of real-world utility or broader appeal could cap growth.
Watch next (24–48h): Social sentiment spikes or coordinated community pushes relating to UK news events.

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$SACHI (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Stabilizing at Rank #52, indicating accumulation phase in the mid-cap meme sector.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Character-based meme lore, likely drafting off successful dog/cat narratives or specific influencer attention.

Bull case: Mid-tier ranking suggests a loyal holder base; a single influencer mention could send it to ATH.
Bear case: Crowded animal/character meta makes it difficult to distinguish without a unique catalytic event.
Watch next (24–48h): Breakout above current resistance levels or new fan art contests driving engagement.

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$MAXIS (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Holding Rank #54, representing the 'Maximalist' culture in a volatile market environment.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Crypto-native culture play focusing on conviction holding and 'maxi' tribalism.

Bull case: Strong branding appeals to core crypto natives; potential for cult-like community formation.
Bear case: Niche appeal may limit mass retail adoption compared to broader, more relatable memes.
Watch next (24–48h): Community growth metrics and wallet distribution changes to detect accumulation.

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$NEET (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Ranked #57, capturing the 'wagmi' vs 'neet' lifestyle culture war prevalent in crypto Twitter circles.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Counter-culture lifestyle meme appealing to the degens and basement-dweller archetype.

Bull case: Relatable narrative for the core demographic of crypto traders could drive viral, sticky adoption.
Bear case: Low-effort branding might struggle to attract liquidity from more sophisticated or institutional actors.
Watch next (24–48h): Meme production quality and frequency on social timelines.

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$VIRTUAL (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Rank #59 positioning suggests potential correlation with AI or Metaverse narrative rotations.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: AI agents and virtual interactions protocol play (speculative based on ticker association).

Bull case: If the AI narrative heats up again, this ticker serves as a high-beta proxy for the sector.
Bear case: Ambiguity in utility without clear dev updates can lead to apathy and price bleed.
Watch next (24–48h): Announcements regarding tech utility or partnerships with AI agents.

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$PNUT (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Rank #69 indicates sustained interest following initial viral catalysts, holding the 'meme' number rank.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Viral animal news cycle event turned into a persistent meme token.

Bull case: Name recognition is high due to real-world news coverage; creates a high floor for value.
Bear case: News-cycle memes often fade rapidly once the mainstream media attention shifts elsewhere.
Watch next (24–48h): Secondary marketing push or community takeovers to extend longevity beyond the initial news event.

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$BULLISH (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0

What changed: Community maintaining positive sentiment despite price volatility, signaling resilience.

convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Pure sentiment ticker acting as a leverage play on general market direction.

Bull case: If the broader market pumps, this ticker acts as a high-beta sentimental favorite.
Bear case: Relying purely on a ticker name without unique mechanics offers zero defense during market downturns.
Watch next (24–48h): Correlation with BTC/ETH moves; monitoring if it outperforms during green hourly candles.

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Watchlist

5 to 15 tokens, one-line reasons

$HOUSE (Unknown) - Surged to #17 driven by aggressive new launch momentum and volume spike
$SIREN (Unknown) - Attracted fresh liquidity to break into top 30
$TORCH (Unknown) - Strong buying pressure propelled token into upper rankings
$HOUSE (Unknown) - Surged to Rank #17, significantly outperforming lower-cap peers despite lack of specific news headlines.
$BRITAIN (Unknown) - Climbing into the top 50 (Rank #50), suggesting increased attention on nation-state or geo-political meme metas.

Disclaimer: This brief describes attention signals from AikaXBT Terminal. It is not financial advice.

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						WHY IT JUMPED
$NEET	Unknown \|	#57 \|	+62 \|	- \|	- \|	This massive ranking surge suggests a viral community takeover or high-impact influencer call, capitalizing on internet culture momentum typical of low-cap breakouts.
$PNUT	Unknown \|	#69 \|	+27 \|	- \|	- \|	The token is likely experiencing renewed speculative interest or whale accumulation tied to the viral 'Peanut the Squirrel' meme narrative.
$MAXIS	Unknown \|	#54 \|	+26 \|	- \|	- \|	Price action appears driven by a rotation into culture-specific meme coins, leveraging the 'maximalist' terminology to attract traders seeking high-beta plays.
$HOUSE	Unknown \|	#17 \|	+23 \|	- \|	- \|	Breaking into the top 20 indicates a significant liquidity injection or a viral marketing campaign establishing it as a dominant leader in its specific niche.
$BRITAIN	Unknown \|	#50 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The jump reflects continued interest in the 'PolitiFi' and nation-state meta, where speculative volume rotates into country-themed tokens based on social sentiment.
$SACHI	Unknown \|	#52 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The upward movement suggests a technical breakout driven by community engagement, likely following the broader trend of character-based meme assets.
$VIRTUAL	Unknown \|	#59 \|	+13 \|	- \|	- \|	The rise is likely fueled by the strengthening AI Agent narrative, positioning the protocol as a key infrastructure play for autonomous on-chain agents.
$BULLISH	Unknown \|	#75 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	Rankings improved due to sustained community support and social sentiment, maintaining buy pressure despite broader market volatility.
$DONT	Unknown \|	#79 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	The token is likely seeing a speculative relief bounce, attracting traders looking for undervalued assets within the existing meme ecosystem.
$STABLE	Unknown \|	#84 \|	+9 \|	- \|	- \|	Market movement appears driven by ironic meme speculation, where volatility generates volume despite the asset's name suggesting stability.