Retail investor enthusiasm returns, institutional entry accelerates — the three major hot tracks in the current crypto market

RektRecovery · 2026-01-07T17:20:12+00:00

The current enthusiasm for participation in the crypto market is rebounding, with retail investors refocusing on Meme coins such as PEPE, DOGE, and others. Meanwhile, institutions are shifting towards real-world assets and ETFs, with major firms like Morgan Stanley applying for BTC and ETH ETFs, indicating that the market landscape is being reshaped.

RektRecovery

2026-01-07 17:20:12

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【Crypto World】Participation in crypto communities is rebounding. According to market sentiment data analysis, traders’ focus is concentrated on three core areas.

The Meme coin sector has reignited retail enthusiasm. Projects like PEPE, POPCAT, and MOG have recently seen impressive gains, driven by collective participation from small investors. Even flagship coins like DOGE and SHIB are on the rise, indicating that community-driven hype cycles are still effective—despite the market once being overshadowed by bearish sentiment, hot money has still found new points of leverage.

Real-world assets (RWA) are becoming the next focus for institutional attention. Tokenized assets on mainstream chains like Solana have reached new highs, with projects such as Ondo and Clearpool attracting significant investor interest. The digitalization potential of traditional assets like on-chain bonds and real estate is beginning to be explored, as institutional capital looking to reduce risk is deploying in this space.

The ETF track has gained institutional recognition. Top investment banks like Morgan Stanley have submitted applications for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana ETFs, signaling that major banks are entering the regulated institutional era of crypto investment. Structured investment products not only can carry large amounts of capital but are also reshaping market dynamics.

Retail enthusiasm, institutional caution, and sector rotation—this is the most authentic portrayal of the current crypto market.

MEME-0,59%

PEPE-0,94%

POPCAT1,19%

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AirdropChaser

· 12h ago

Here come the retail investors again? Meme coins just go up, but I have a feeling this wave will be the bagholders... Is RWA really reliable? Can institutional entry make it stable? Or is it just another tool for harvesting? PEPE is going crazy, even my soda has gone cold. Wait, is Ondo about to explode again? Honestly, it's still about gambling more aggressively. Retail investors will never keep up with the big players' rhythm. Hot money has found a new point of attack? Isn't that just looking for new little guys? Haha. RWA sounds fancy, but in reality, it's just an opportunity for the big shots to get on board. Can Meme coins really last? Feels like a crash is coming tomorrow. Institutional layout means retail investors should probably run, right? I just want to ask, how long can this Meme wave last?

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zkProofGremlin

· 01-07 17:50

Meme coins are taking off again, retail investors really can't stay idle I don't understand RWA, what are the institutions playing at PEPE has risen again? Oh my, I haven't bought in yet On-chain bonds feel like traditional finance just dressed up differently Is Solana really going to turn things around this time? Hot money has found its point of exertion, maybe they'll dump again next month Is POPCAT's surge really that crazy? Institutions are deploying RWA, indicating that the big players are starting to get cautious I just want to ask, when will DOGE return to its all-time high It seems retail investors are still just providing liquidity for the institutions

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MetaverseLandlord

· 01-07 17:49

Meme coins are back again, and this time it feels truly different. Retail investors are alive again. Institutions are seriously accumulating in the RWA sector. We need to keep up. PEPE has risen again. Luckily, I didn't sell at a loss.

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DEXRobinHood

· 01-07 17:41

Meme coins are back again. Will this time be another scam to fleece retail investors? Institutions play RWA to make steady profits, while retail investors play meme to get rich overnight. These are not the same at all. PEPE has risen again? I already cut my losses long ago. Watching these hot topics rotate, it feels like retail investors are always the ones taking the hit. RWA sounds impressive, but does anyone really trust on-chain bonds? Hot money speculates on concepts until they are exhausted. Let's wait and see who will take over last. How long can this rebound last? A drop within two weeks is inevitable. The meme hype cycle is back. Are you all ready to be harvested? Is Ondo's project truly valuable or just another wave of IQ tax? What’s the point of retail investors following the institutions? They’re all just destined to be fleeced.

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0xSunnyDay

· 01-07 17:38

Meme coins are taking off again, retail investors are always the last to get on board The hype around Solana's RWA is also extremely high, institutional entry is just different PEPE's recent surge is a bit outrageous, beware of bagholders Can Ondo and these projects really succeed, or is it just another round of rug pulls Hot money is looking for new exit points, it all depends on who can buy at the bottom The script in the crypto world is always so predictable, retail enthusiasm = the next crash signal? The RWA concept is good but the barrier to entry is too high, how can ordinary retail investors participate? POPCAT, MOG, these all feel like games of luck Are institutions really bullish on RWA or just trying to harvest retail traffic fees? Meme season is back again, my wallet is ready

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LiquidationWatcher

· 01-07 17:28

Meme coins are hot again, retail investors really can't stay idle When institutions are grabbing RWA, we're still playing PEPE, the gap is really huge Hot money never sleeps, just see who takes the final baton RWA sounds high-end, but honestly it's just the same old trick, different soup, same ingredients Even DOGE is following the trend and rising, the market really has no new ideas How long can this rebound last? Feels like another prelude to a wave of profit-taking Retail enthusiasm is a false illusion, institutions are harvesting Are Ondo and Clearpool really legit or just more scams? It seems like the crypto world always relies on these three tricks, endlessly Community-driven? Nice way to say community, but in reality, it's just follow-the-leader trading

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PerennialLeek

· 01-07 17:26

Retail investors are celebrating again, the surge in meme coins this time is truly amazing. I'm still a bit confused about RWA, but institutions are already deploying, so we should also take a look. PEPE is rising again? I sold my position last time, haha.

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SnapshotLaborer

· 01-07 17:24

Meme coins are rising again this time, retail investors are really just harvesters of the chives RWA is indeed reliable, institutions are quietly deploying PEPE is up again? Why do I always miss the boat Bond on the chain? Sounds boring, but it seems like institutions all believe in this Retail investors chase the hot trends, institutions profit from arbitrage, we will always be the big fools in this game Will projects like Ondo really take off? Feels like just institutions hyping themselves Meme coins are wildly rising and falling, I really can't understand this anymore Hot money is looking for a point to exert force, honestly, it's just a new way to harvest the chives Can RWA really reduce risks? Anyway, I don't believe it POPCAT? Never heard of it, probably another new pump coin

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