The last week of February 2026 has generated some excitement again across the crypto world. While Bitcoin sits quietly in the corner, various altcoins have been partying for a few days and are showing signs of wrapping up. Data from CoinMarketCap shows strong growth for everything from the new meme culture darlings to older infrastructure and protocols.

Pippin Takes the Lead in a Meme-Driven Surge

Pippin (PIPPIN) has taken the top of the charts as it has crazily launched up like 59.85% this week. Pippin could be valued at $777 million, showcasing the ongoing dominance of community-driven tokens in this market cycle. Pippin pricing is based on social sentiment and “viral mechanics” versus traditional financing-and continues to…