New token launches lead 2026 momentum, outperforming legacy altcoins and BTC

Newer tokens remained a strong asset class in 2026, while legacy altcoins still lagged behind. New launches and liquidity kept the market active, with some ecosystems capturing more of the fees and market value. Recently launched tokens remained the main driver of recoveries in top 100 assets. This made the crypto market look like it was having another altcoin wave , though older assets were still passed in favor of new types of launches.

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