2026-01-06 03:25:26

In early 2026, the rhythm of the crypto market remains as familiar as ever—Bitcoin continues to fluctuate at high levels, while various meme coins have already embarked on a new round of storytelling. Old-timers like PEPE and SHIB are still active, but among their ranks, one figure is gradually gaining attention: FLOKI.

Many dismiss it as a joke about "climbing the ranks through connections," but market data shows that this coin, named after a Shiba Inu, is undergoing a qualitative change. Especially the public figure closely associated with its name has almost become the coin's traffic engine.

A review of social media activity over nearly a year reveals that mentions and interactions related to FLOKI have already exceeded ten million, a number that even surpasses the daily trading volume of some mainstream coins. Interestingly, every appearance of the real Shiba Inu dog can spark heated discussions, and the "moon" meme has been popular from last year until now. In the social heat ranking of meme coins, FLOKI has long secured a top-three position.

Don't underestimate this popularity. History in the crypto world shows that SHIB was able to achieve a thousand-fold increase in a short period, largely due to community engagement and celebrity effects. Currently, FLOKI's accumulated traffic base, in terms of quality and depth, already rivals that of SHIB back in the day—more importantly, this flow of attention continues to heat up.

Of course, for meme coins to go far, mere popularity is far from enough. The real support must come from whether the project itself can provide substantive value. This is also an area worth continuing to observe.

(Disclaimer: This analysis is for reference only and does not constitute investment advice. Please conduct your own research.)

BTC-0,84%

PEPE-3,8%

SHIB-2,73%

FLOKI-4,45%

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GasWastingMaximalist

· 01-09 00:51

Traffic engines are indeed fierce, but can this thing be realized? How long can Shiba Inu's cuteness alone sustain it? The fate of meme coins is like this—once the hype is gone, it cools down. FLOKI comparable to SHIB back in the day? That's a bit overconfident... Another "relationship-based" coin? Investment still depends on fundamentals, brother. Millions of interactions look impressive, but what about real trading? Can real money keep up? This round of marketing is indeed slick, but don't be blinded by the hype. Huge traffic does not equal huge value; this is something to think through.

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GetRichLeek

· 01-07 16:20

Wait, can FLOKI really sustain this wave of popularity? I was already positioning myself last year, but I got trapped until now... Having celebrity effect alone isn't enough to hold up. I remember SHIB truly had a community back then, but what about FLOKI? Millions of interactions sound great, but what about real on-chain transactions? Don’t tell me it’s just another whale’s game... But on the other hand, this traffic base does seem to have some potential. My friends are all hyping the moonshot meme. Are they going to make me FOMO in again? Let’s first look at the distribution of chips; I don’t want to repeat last year’s mistakes...

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SleepTrader

· 01-06 07:20

Is this another FLOKI story? Is this time really different? Traffic is traffic, but it still depends on whether it can be sustained Millions of interactions sound impressive, but how long can this last? I missed the SHIB wave, and I don't want to make the same mistake with FLOKI this time It's third in social buzz, but how many real dollars will actually come in? Celebrity effect is like a double-edged sword; diving in too deep can be very risky Let's wait and see if there are any real applications, otherwise it's still just hype

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Anon32942

· 01-06 03:55

Floki this time does have some substance, but it still depends on whether it can deliver real results. The thousand-fold dream still needs to be grounded; just having hype will eventually cool down. Celebrity effect can help, but don't rely on it entirely; a single misstep could cause everything to collapse. Shiba Inu was also hyped up like this back then, but in the end, everyone dispersed. The "moon landing" meme has been around for so long... let's see how things develop next. Traffic is there, but the real test is what comes next. Community hype exceeds ten million? Sounds impressive, but how much actual money can be poured in is still uncertain. It seems every meme coin is talked about this way, but what’s the result? Isn't this just another round of "new story" again? Same old tricks. Relying solely on a Shiba Inu token isn't enough; there needs to be something backing it up. Don't be brainwashed by hype; let's wait and see.

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PaperHandsCriminal

· 01-06 03:46

Same old story, popularity = increase? I thought this way last year, and I'm still eating dirt now.

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LightningHarvester

· 01-06 03:43

Floki is just riding on Elon Musk's dog; it's hard to say how long this hype can last. --- A million interactions sound impressive, but how many of those can actually take over? That's the key. --- Shiba Inu was also hyped up like this back then, but in the end, it just cooled off after the pump. --- The traffic bonus is fading very quickly; don't be fooled by the hype. --- So, does it have any real application? All it does is hype up the heat every day. --- Meme coins are a gamble on luck; I still believe in projects with an ecosystem. --- I admit the hype around that Shiba Inu is real, but can it support the coin's price? Hehe.

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SerumSurfer

· 01-06 03:42

Traffic can indeed be increased, but coins that rely on celebrity effects can turn on a dime. The ones that truly survive to the next round still depend on whether they have practical use cases. SHIB also came through this way initially, and now? Hype ≠ Long-term value, that's a hard truth. Once you understand the game rules of meme coins, it's basically just market manipulation. A million interactions sound impressive, but how many are really willing to go all-in?

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BTCRetirementFund

· 01-06 03:31

Damn, FLOKI's current traffic is truly terrifying, with millions of interactions breaking records... But honestly, is it really that strong or just a hot meme? SHIB was indeed crazy back then, but can it still perform like that now... it's a bit uncertain. High popularity is great, but the concern is whether the momentum can sustain. Meme coins rely on stories to survive; once the story is over, it depends on how they continue to develop. I really don't understand why people keep relying on these; what's the current situation with SHIB? Seeing the hype, when you're really pumped, you should think about how much you could lose. If this project doesn't have practical applications, it will cool off sooner or later... nobody wants to be the bag holder.

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