The 2026 crypto market focuses on fundamentals: from pre-sale new projects to the capital flow of mature ecosystem tokens

DAOplomacy · 2026-01-22T16:40:14+00:00

In 2026, the crypto market experienced significant changes, with investors placing greater emphasis on project fundamentals and market performance. Projects like Maxi Doge and Bitcoin Hyper attracted substantial funding due to actual demand and infrastructure, reflecting the market's shift towards a more rational stage of development.

DAOplomacy

2026-01-22 16:40:14

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【Crypto World】The crypto market in 2026 has shown significant changes—investors are now paying more attention to the actual fundamentals and market performance of projects. Those with clear prospects and early demand boom have become favorites for funding, with quite substantial returns.

Meme token projects like Maxi Doge (MAXI) are quite representative. Although it is purely a meme coin, it has already raised $4.5 million, with an annual staking yield of up to 69%, attracting many participants. On the other hand, Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) focuses on utility; as a token in the Bitcoin L2 ecosystem, it has raised $30.8 million, clearly moving towards a direction supported by more infrastructure.

In comparison, mature projects like Book of Meme (BOME), with a market cap of $41 million, continue to attract attention mainly because they have established a foothold in the Solana ecosystem. The market evolution is clear: funds are no longer blindly chasing trends but are flowing purposefully into projects that have withstood market tests and have real performance backing. This trend indicates that the entire market is moving toward a more rational stage.

HYPER-0,68%

BOME-1,76%

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TommyTeacher1

· 01-24 19:04

69% annualized return? I just want to ask how much money needs to be invested to break even. I'm really fooled by these numbers; in the end, it still depends on how you exit. HYPER raised over 30 million, which feels more secure—having infrastructure makes a difference. Maxi Doge sounds like a contestant about to go to zero... but it's a meme coin, who can say for sure? It's 2026 and people are still comparing meme coins to L2 coins? That's almost funny. Now it's just a matter of who can survive until the next cycle; no matter how high the return, cashing out is what counts.

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LonelyAnchorman

· 01-24 11:16

69% annualized? That's hilarious. This return rate is clearly a scam to fleece new investors. Those who wake up early can escape, while later entrants are just trapped. I'm more optimistic about Bitcoin Hyper. At least its L2 ecosystem is solid, while meme coins, no matter how high the returns, are still just gambling. The market is always about information gaps and speed—whoever moves faster makes money. I feel that by 2026, everyone will have learned their lesson and won't rush blindly anymore, but greed still remains greed.

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PancakeFlippa

· 01-24 02:59

69% staking yield? Isn't this just betting on the next bankruptcy case... Sounds exciting, but who dares to go all in? --- HYPER is indeed more reliable. The L2 track still has a chance, much more stable than pure meme coins. --- Both fundamentals and ecology are involved. Basically, it's a race to get ahead... Early movers eat meat, latecomers eat shit. --- The 4.5 million funding amount is not enough to judge in the pre-sale; it depends on what they can produce later. --- Feels like all projects in 2026 are hyping fundamentals, but those who really analyze the market are still trading short-term expectations... --- Holding onto something like MAXI is quite annoying. High returns but could zero out at any time, making it hard to sleep. --- Another Bitcoin L2... With so many competitors in this track, why is it that only HYPER can stand out? --- Pre-sale new projects are so risky, better wait until they are listed before playing, at least to have a reference price.

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GasFeeTherapist

· 01-23 04:25

69% annualized? That return looks a bit suspicious, feels like a scam to harvest retail investors. People still believe in meme coins that can raise over 4.5 million, I really don't understand this market haha. HYPER raising over 30 million shows some sincerity; L2 infrastructure is indeed the future. No matter how much early projects hype, it's better to look at the fundamentals. Really? Investors in 2026 are finally starting to be reasonable? So is there still hope for the trash coins I bought in 2024?

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ProofOfNothing

· 01-22 17:10

69% annualized? Bro, that yield sounds so unbelievable... Meme coins can raise over 45 million, it's crazy By the way, HYPER's over 30 million in funding seems to be seriously building infrastructure, feels like a different level altogether This round is really different, not like before when it was all about stories and hype, now you actually need some substance Honestly, I'm a bit hesitant about meme coins, I'd rather look at projects like HYPER with real applications... but maybe my perspective is too narrow haha

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PessimisticLayer

· 01-22 17:09

69% annualized? Haha, that's hilarious. How crazy do you have to be to chase that? Eventually, it's just a matter of cutting the leeks. I've actually been paying attention to Bitcoin Hyper's over 30 million, and the L2 ecosystem is generally more reliable than pure meme coins... but it still depends on subsequent execution. The differentiation between meme coins and utility coins is becoming more and more obvious. 2026 will definitely be different. Early projects may be hot, but don't be fooled by the annualized rate. This round, fundamentals seem to be more important, finally not just speculating on concepts. Trying to compare 450 million to 30 million? That's a big gap, not in the same league. If I had to choose, I’d go for infrastructure-based projects like HYPER. MAXI feels like just gambling on luck. Fundamentals are more valued? All the good words are from crypto media. I’ll wait and see. Still, that saying goes: even projects that seem reliable can end up zero. Don’t be fooled by the fundraising amount. Can this wave really last until the end of the year? Feels like the cycle is about to shift again.

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BearMarketMonk

· 01-22 16:53

Another round of the "return to fundamentals" narrative... I've heard it too many times; it's just a cycle. How can Maxi Doge justify an annualized return of 69%? Honestly, it's just overdrawing on the next bubble, and we're all betting on others' greed.

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GasBandit

· 01-22 16:52

69% annualized? That return rate is outrageous, feels like it could collapse at any second... --- L2 ecosystem tokens have been hyped for so long, how many are actually usable? --- Now even meme coins need to raise over 30 million, the competition is fierce --- Fundamentals? Still just about who can push harder first, haha --- I favor HYPER a bit more, at least it has real applications, unlike some air coins --- Meme coins worth $4.5 million, even a screenwriter wouldn't dare write this --- Another year of "value investing" rhetoric, still deceiving people in 2026 --- Staking with 69% annualized... this is truly tempting, can it survive the next cycle? --- Infrastructure development is the real key; just telling stories won't secure tomorrow --- Early high demand can explain everything? We said the same thing two years ago

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ChainSpy

· 01-22 16:42

69% annualized? This return rate is obviously a Ponzi scheme, it will collapse sooner or later. --- HYPER has raised over 30 million, now that's serious work. Meme coins are still just gambling. --- So now even meme coins can raise 4.5 million, this market is really crazy. --- Fundamentals? Ha, as long as the APY is high enough, investors will still rush in. Don't fool yourself. --- Bitcoin L2 is the future, meme coins will eventually go to zero. --- Wait, is MAXI's 4.5 million really raised or is it just a marketing tactic by some big V? --- Feels like another round of cutting leeks. Who would believe 69% annualized? Only fools. --- Wait, are these two projects still alive? Seems like I haven't heard much about them.

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