Billy Markus, the cofounder of Dogecoin who uses the online alias Shibetoshi Nakamoto, attracted widespread attention from the cryptocurrency community after posting “We’re So Back?” on X. The message quickly sparked conversation among traders and investors, especially as it coincided with a broad rally across digital assets.
Altcoins and market sentiment surge
Major cryptocurrencies recorded strong price increases in the last 24 hours. Bitcoin saw a 5% rise, while Ethereum traded up nearly 6% during the same period. Several other digital assets, including Avalanche, Ethena, Morpho, Filecoin, Injective, and VeChain, posted gains ranging from 14% to 22%.
Dogecoin itself climbed almost 4% in the same timeframe, reaching $0.088. This uptrend was not limited to just blue-chip tokens, as numerous altcoins outperformed the broader market.
| Cryptocurrency | 24h Change (%) | Current Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bitcoin | +5% | N/A |
| Ethereum | +6% | N/A |
| Dogecoin | +4% | $0.088 |
| Avalanche | +14% to +22% | N/A |
| Ethena | +14% to +22% | N/A |
| Morpho | +14% to +22% | N/A |
| Filecoin | +14% to +22% | N/A |
| Injective | +14% to +22% | N/A |
| VeChain | +14% to +22% | N/A |
The broader sentiment also improved, with the Crypto Fear and Greed Index remaining in the “greed” zone, pointing to a bullish shift in investor outlook.
Market rally follows Fed decision
The latest uptick in digital asset prices came after the Federal Reserve decided to increase its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point, setting a new target range of 3.75% to 4%. Despite the recent failure of the Clarity Act bill, Bitcoin and several altcoins continued to rebound as the weekend approached.
Many market participants appeared more focused on the potential for future rallies, especially if investors become less concerned about further rate hikes.
Key technical signals began to indicate potential upward momentum. Notably, Bitcoin reclaimed the True Market Mean, reestablishing itself above a significant price threshold and marking a return to a bullish phase.
At the same time, altcoin leverage has not yet reached its risk boundary. Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode stated that when the open interest in altcoins comes close to Bitcoin’s share, markets often approach overheating. This threshold, however, has not been crossed, suggesting that altcoins may have more room to appreciate.
Mini dictionary: Glassnode, a blockchain data analytics platform known for its in-depth on-chain metrics and market intelligence. The True Market Mean refers to an estimated ‘fair value’ metric, reflecting the average price at which Bitcoin last moved, widely used to evaluate bullish or bearish market regimes.
Community responds to Markus’ post
Although Markus did not clarify his comments, his use of the phrase “We’re So Back?” led to widespread speculation. The meme expression, as well as its counterpart “it’s so over,” are frequently employed in online communities to capture rapid shifts in sentiment, particularly following sharp market reversals.
Followers debated whether Markus was alluding to Dogecoin specifically, to Bitcoin’s renewed momentum, or to the improving global mood around cryptocurrencies. No specific digital asset was mentioned in his post.
Markus’ post quickly became a focal point for debate among digital asset enthusiasts, especially since it emerged amid an upswing in prices across $DOGE and other major tokens.
Dogecoin, which launched in 2013 as a satirical cryptocurrency, has developed a large and passionate following, often tracking broader movements in the digital asset market.
