Crypto Market Cap Hits $2.64T as AlphaPepe Buyers Rotate Towards Earlier-Stage Upside

The crypto market cap has reached $2.64 trillion, putting the bull run narrative back in focus. However, the market is still waiting for confirmation of stronger inflows and cleaner risk appetite before the rally can be considered the next obvious leg higher.

Retail traders are looking towards earlier-stage assets that can shift quicker when demand appears, such as AlphaPepe, which is currently live at Stage 20 with a price of $0.02845. The presale has raised over $2.54 million and has more than 11,300 holders.

AlphaPepe's product proof, including its AI DEX utility, AlphaSwap, is gaining attention as it scans token contracts, flags risky setups, tracks whale movement, and surfaces trend signals for retail traders. The bonus drop, which offers multipliers up to +200% extra ALPE, has already been used by over 300 buyers.

The market cap can still climb higher if inflows improve and risk appetite holds, but it needs confirmation before traders treat the next milestone as the obvious target. AlphaPepe's presale clock is ticking, with a DEX launch scheduled for Q1 2027 and a listing price of $0.08.