Santiment’s latest social dashboard shows a clear resurgence in market optimism, with trending discussions across X, Reddit, Telegram, and other platforms centering on ApeCoin (APE), Zcash (ZEC), Floki (FLOKI), DeepSeek (TAO), and Strategy (STRAT).
ApeCoin headlines the week with strong network activity tied to its rapid expansion across Solana, Hyperliquid, and BNB Chain, signaling a strategic push beyond Ethereum. The upcoming ApeFest and festive Diwali sentiment have amplified excitement, while participation in Wallchain’s ApeChain R.A.I.D. campaign boosted both engagement and token utility.
Zcash and Bittensor also saw renewed momentum, supported by PointPay’s zero-fee trading rollout and rising on-chain metrics. Santiment data highlights ZEC’s breakout setup, while TAO’s growing trading volumes suggest AI-linked tokens are reclaiming attention. Broader optimism remains intact, despite macro caution following BlackRock’s ETH sales and brief Ethereum network interruptions.
Elon Musk’s casual nod to Floki, by naming his dog the “CEO of X”, triggered a 30% price surge, reviving the meme coin’s momentum on the BNB Chain. The event mirrors past meme-driven rallies tied to Musk’s influence, with traders betting on an extended uptrend across meme assets.
AI crypto project DeepSeek continues to outperform rivals, leveraging proprietary algorithms and strong network effects. Its success coincides with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP launch in the UK, signaling growing institutional alignment with AI-finance intersections. Despite broader skepticism, retail wallets show sustained accumulation of TAO tokens.
Meanwhile, Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) added 168 BTC worth $18.8 million, bringing total holdings to 640,418 BTC. The move underscores Michael Saylor’s long-term confidence as Bitcoin’s hash rate climbs and institutional investors increasingly view BTC as superior to gold.
Together, these narratives highlight a renewed wave of bullish sentiment, with Santiment’s social metrics confirming that retail and institutional enthusiasm are converging once again across the crypto landscape.
