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Edition: 2026-02-18(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
#Memecoinsbasedonspecific,real-lifeanimalsthatrecentlydominatedglobalsocialmedianewscycles.Viral Real-World Animals
#Tokensfocusedonmasculinity,self-improvement,andthe'work'ethicmemenarrative.Fitness & Grindset Culture
#Iterationsoftheclassicdog-coinmeta,relyingonestablishedrecognitionofdogmascots.Legacy Canine Derivatives
#Intersectionofmajorpoliticalfiguresanddecentralizedfinanceprojects.High-Profile PolitiFi

TL;DR

Max 5 bullets, signals only

Narrative Dominance: Capital is aggressively consolidating around 'Viral Real-World Animals' like PNUT and MOODENG, prioritizing tokens backed by global news cycles over generic mascots.

PolitiFi Resurgence: WLFI is leading a post-election momentum spike, indicating renewed speculative appetite for high-profile political DeFi projects and the Trump ecosystem.

Risk Rotation: Speculative flows are moving down-curve into lower-cap assets like HORZ, signaling a search for high-beta alpha as major caps consolidate.

Liquidity Recycling: Significant exits from stale meme tickers (DOGS, FARTCOIN) are funding new entrants, confirming a healthy rotation of profits into fresh narratives rather than net capital outflow.

Thematic Bifurcation: Market interest is splitting between the aggressive 'Fitness & Grindset' sector (GIGA) and a resurgence of the 'Cute Meta,' providing distinct hedging opportunities within the meme sector.

Market Map

3 to 6 narrative clusters

Viral Real-World Animals

$PNUTPeanut the Squirrel
$MOODENGViral Thai Hippo
  • This cluster represents a shift from generic animal mascots to specific 'reality-based' characters driven by TikTok/X algorithms.
  • Risk: These tokens are highly event-driven; once the specific news cycle fades, volume often rotates to the next viral sensation.

Fitness & Grindset Culture

$GIGAGigachad Meme
$BAGWORKGrind/Work Ethic
  • Demonstrates the rise of 'lifestyle' memes that form cult-like communities around shared values (fitness, discipline) rather than just humor.
  • Community engagement is typically stickier here than in pure humor coins, providing a stronger floor during downturns.

Legacy Canine Derivatives

$HACHIKOLoyalty/Dog Narrative
$DOGGYGeneric Dog Meme
  • This sector is saturated; tokens must rely on aggressive marketing or unique utility to distinguish themselves from Doge/Shib leaders.
  • Watch for liquidity fragmentation as capital often flows to the newest 'dog of the week' rather than sustaining older mid-caps.

High-Profile PolitiFi

$WLFIWorld Liberty Financial
  • Represents the merging of prediction market sentiment and DeFi utility, heavily correlated with political news cycles.
  • Regulatory scrutiny is the primary risk factor here, distinct from standard smart contract risks.

Biggest Jumpers

Top 10 to 20

WHY IT JUMPED

$WLFI
Unknown

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#66

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+56

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0

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-

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-

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Momentum is likely driven by the post-election narrative and renewed interest in the Trump-affiliated World Liberty Financial DeFi ecosystem.
$PNUT
Unknown

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#43

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+24

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0

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-

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-

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Surging due to viral social media engagement and speculative fervor surrounding the Peanut the Squirrel narrative, likely amplified by whale accumulation.
$HORZ
Unknown

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#58

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+23

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0

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-

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-

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Experiencing a technical breakout as speculative capital rotates into lower-cap assets seeking alpha outside the top 50.
$HACHIKO
Unknown

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#53

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+21

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0

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-

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-

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Rallying alongside the broader dog-themed meme coin sector, capitalizing on renewed retail interest in classic dog narratives.
$DOGGY
Unknown

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#65

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+20

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0

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-

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-

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Benefiting from a sympathy play within the dog coin vertical, following the strength of market leaders like Dogecoin.
$KORI
Unknown

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#71

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+18

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0

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-

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-

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Gaining traction through community-driven hype as traders rotate profits into newer low-cap animal meme narratives.
$BAGWORK
Unknown

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#49

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+17

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0

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-

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-

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Jumped due to a spike in on-chain volume and aggressive community marketing campaigns triggering a short-term trend reversal.
$MOODENG
Unknown

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#57

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+16

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0

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-

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-

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Rebounding on renewed viral sentiment for the pygmy hippo meme, potentially driven by speculation regarding tier-1 exchange listings.
$OPENCLAW
Unknown

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#67

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+16

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0

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-

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-

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Attracting speculative inflows following a technical breakout and increased social volume regarding the project's ecosystem.
$GIGA
Unknown

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#41

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+14

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0

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-

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-

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Continuing its ascent based on the strong 'Gigachad' culture and holding strength, positioning itself as a leading lifestyle meme coin.

New Entrants / Exits

Quick flow read

New Entrants (Top 100)

  • $KIMCHI (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Explosive viral rally or Korean market arbitrage play
  • $TST (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Speculative surge on generic ticker appeal
  • $SAID (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Emerging cult coin momentum
  • $BAGWORK (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Community takeover narrative gaining traction
  • $MOODENG (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Capitalizing on viral Moodeng hippo trend
  • $HORZ (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: New liquidity injection driving rank climb
  • $PEPECOIN (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Renewed interest in Pepe-derivative assets
  • $WLFI (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Political/DeFi narrative associated with World Liberty Financial
  • $BULLISH (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Ticking symbol play aligning with green market sentiment
  • $PUP (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Secondary rotation into dog-themed derivatives
  • $MOBY (Unknown) - entered at #-, narrative: Speculative accumulation on whale-themed token

Exits / Biggest Drops

  • $ASTER - dropped out, rank Δ -, Volume dried up following initial hype cycle
  • $DOGS - dropped out, rank Δ -, Correction phase after major exchange listing events
  • $FARTCOIN - dropped out, rank Δ -, Humor-based narrative exhausted short-term attention
  • $EGOD - dropped out, rank Δ -, Liquidity drained to newer entrants
  • $BOBO - dropped out, rank Δ -, Standard correction after sustained meme run
  • $WOLF - dropped out, rank Δ -, Loss of momentum in animal-themed sector
  • $ALPHA - dropped out, rank Δ -, Faded alongside broader sector pullback
  • $FKH - dropped out, rank Δ -, Speculative capital rotated elsewhere
  • $STABLE - dropped out, rank Δ -, Interest waned; stablecoin/peg narrative cooled
  • $MAXIS - dropped out, rank Δ -, Community attention shifted to fresher pairs
  • $LABUBU - dropped out, rank Δ -, Collectibles/toy meta cooled off
  • $SOBAT - dropped out, rank Δ -, Low volume flush out
  • $V - dropped out, rank Δ -, Ticker ambiguity led to loss of focus
  • $SIREN - dropped out, rank Δ -, Profit-taking after previous impulse
  • $LINHMAI - dropped out, rank Δ -, Niche narrative failed to sustain top 100 volume
  • $MUBARAK - dropped out, rank Δ -, News-cycle driven pump faded
  • $KAMIYO - dropped out, rank Δ -, Lack of sustained buying pressure
  • $BLOWFISH - dropped out, rank Δ -, Aquatic theme rotation ended
  • $PONKE - dropped out, rank Δ -, Consolidation phase dropped market cap below cutoff
  • $LIZARD - dropped out, rank Δ -, Reptile meta overtaken by newer memes
  • $CHILLGUY - dropped out, rank Δ -, Viral TikTok meme lifecycle decline

Token Callouts

6 to 12 mini-cards, strict structure
$PNUT (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Transition from viral news event to established blue-chip meme contender
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Real-world news catalyst (Peanut the Squirrel) driving mainstream sympathy and liquidity

  • Bull case: Becomes a cycle-defining asset due to mainstream media coverage and high emotional engagement
  • Bear case: News cycle moves fast; once the emotional trigger fades, liquidity may exit for newer shocks
  • Watch next (24–48h): Volume retention at key support levels to confirm blue-chip status
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$MOODENG (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Resurgence in 'cute meta' countering the aggressive political tokens
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Viral internet zoo culture (Pygmy Hippo) translating TikTok views into on-chain volume

  • Bull case: Global retail appeal transcends crypto-native bubbles, bringing in fresh liquidity
  • Bear case: Internet trends are ephemeral; risk of being replaced by the next viral animal video
  • Watch next (24–48h): Social dominance metrics versus price action stability
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$GIGA (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Demonstrating relative strength and accumulation during market chop
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Lifestyle and fitness meme (Gigachad) with a 'cult-like' holder retention model

  • Bull case: High-conviction community creates a high floor, allowing for violent upside on breakouts
  • Bear case: Niche 'gym bro' culture may struggle to capture the broader, casual retail audience
  • Watch next (24–48h): Breakout attempts above local range highs and community engagement levels
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$WLFI (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Market assessing long-term utility after initial launch hype
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Political DeFi intersection with direct ties to the Trump family brand

  • Bull case: Regulatory tailwinds and political branding drive institutional or high-net-worth adoption
  • Bear case: Lack of immediate product utility or underwhelming user acquisition could lead to slow bleed
  • Watch next (24–48h): Official announcements regarding protocol integration and governance proposals
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$HACHIKO (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Speculative rotation into legacy dog narratives
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Loyalty-based dog lore appealing to classic meme market participants

  • Bull case: Nostalgia plays often rally when current meta becomes too saturated or PVP-heavy
  • Bear case: Lacks the fresh viral catalyst needed to compete with current generation memes like PNUT
  • Watch next (24–48h): Sudden volume spikes indicating a rotation from exhausted trending tokens
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$DOGGY (Unknown) | Rank #-, 0
What changed: Low-cap liquidity hunting in the dog-coin sector
convos: -users: -sent: mixed

Narrative: Generic dog-meme speculation serving as a beta to major assets like DOGE or SHIB

  • Bull case: If major dog coins run, capital rotates swiftly into lower-cap synonymous tickers
  • Bear case: Zero differentiation from thousands of other dog tokens makes sustaining rallies difficult
  • Watch next (24–48h): Correlation with DOGE performance and small-cap exchange listings
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Watchlist

5 to 15 tokens, one-line reasons
  • $KIMCHI (Unknown) - Explosive viral rally or Korean market arbitrage play
  • $TST (Unknown) - Speculative surge on generic ticker appeal
  • $SAID (Unknown) - Emerging cult coin momentum
  • $PNUT (Unknown) - Transition from viral news event to established blue-chip meme contender
  • $MOODENG (Unknown) - Resurgence in 'cute meta' countering the aggressive political tokens
Disclaimer: This brief describes attention signals from AikaXBT Terminal. It is not financial advice.
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