Cryptocurrency markets have roared back to life this past week in 2026, with $HYPE exploding 14% to lead the pack, followed by $PEPE at 10% and $TON at 9%. Santiment data reveals trading volume skyrocketed 88% higher than last week, signaling renewed investor frenzy amid ongoing Bitcoin hype and altcoin price predictions. Over the last 24 hours, $DOT stole the spotlight with a sharp 9% climb, outpacing others in this crypto market surge that echoes the volatility spikes seen just months ago in late 2025.