Name: Why memecoins are the best market barometer right now
Uploaded: 2026-01-09T18:06:03.000Z
Duration: 5 min 18 s
Description: After a rocky end to 2025, the New Year is off to a fast start with the memecoin index jumping 25% in just five days. In today's Markets Outlook, CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie and Andy Baehr break down the return of retail demand, the impact of the October 10th event, and what's ahead for 2026.

CD20$2,017.942.17%BTC$73,522.710.45%ETH$2,015.330.91%XRP$1.342.67%SOL$82.181.01%

Why memecoins are the best market barometer right now | CoinDesk Videos

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CD20$2,017.942.17%BTC$73,522.710.45%ETH$2,015.330.91%XRP$1.342.67%SOL$82.181.01%

Why memecoins are the best market barometer right now | CoinDesk Videos