Monday, 12 January 2026 — The meme-coin sector eked out modest gains over the past 24 hours, rising about 3% overall, but those gains were concentrated in just three hot sub-sectors while much of the market remained in the red. Dog-themed tokens led the charge, climbing 5.1% as one standout — DOGI — produced a headline-grabbing surge. According to live CoinGecko data, DOGI jumped from roughly $0.0538 to an intraday high of $1.36, a peak move of about 2,427% before cooling back to a roughly 1,528% gain at the time of reporting. DOGI now sits at an approximate $18 million market cap and bills itself as the first token built on the Dogecoin blockchain standard (DRC‑20), a narrative that appears to be driving renewed appetite for smaller-cap “Dogecoin DNA” plays. Other meme niches also posted gains: 4chan-related tokens rose about 6.2%, and Musk-inspired projects led percentage gains with a 7.7% uptick. But while DOGI dominated social and price chatter, another dog-themed contender is attracting attention for different reasons: Maxi Doge (MAXI). Maxi Doge has positioned itself as a high-conviction challenger in the 2026 meme-coin cycle and — by the project’s account — aims to go beyond the typical “cute Inu” formula. The token has reportedly raised about $4.4 million to date and is currently in a presale phase priced at $0.000278 per token. According to the presale terms, that price increases after two days, giving late presale participants a smaller window at the current rate. Key on-chain and product details the project highlights: - Presale accepts ETH, BNB, USDT, USDC, and direct card payments via Best Wallet. Best Wallet is available on Google Play and the Apple App Store. - Purchased MAXI can be staked immediately through the project’s native staking protocol, which is advertising a dynamic 70% APY. - The smart contract has been audited by Coinsult and SOLIDProof, according to the team. - Community channels include X (Twitter) and Telegram. Maxi Doge’s marketing leans into high-octane, trader-focused messaging — framing itself as a “muscular” alternative to legacy Dogecoin-style projects and targeting traders who chase large, rapid moves. That positioning, plus the funds raised and the presale mechanics, help explain why it is beginning to draw attention from retail and speculators. A note on risks: meme tokens and presales are highly volatile and speculative. Rapid price rallies can reverse quickly, staking APYs are often dynamic and can change, and audits do not eliminate smart-contract or market risk. Traders and investors should do their own research and consider the risks before participating. For readers tracking short-term market action: keep an eye on DOGI’s price behavior after its rapid surge, and watch the Maxi Doge presale window if you’re monitoring new entrants — two days remain at the current presale price. Read more AI-generated news on: undefined/news

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