11.6 MILLION CRYPTOS DIED IN 2025 💀

According to CoinGecko's latest January 2026 report, a staggering 11.6 million cryptocurrencies bit the dust last year -- shattering records with a 700%+ surge over previous highs and making up 86% of all failures since 2021.

Blame it on #memecoin mania and wild market swings that turned hype into dust overnight.

What does this mean for crypto as a whole? It's a brutal reality check.

The space is bloated with pump-and-dump schemes and zero-utility tokens, leading to investor fatigue and that reported nosedive in crypto YouTube views (lowest since early 2021 -- ouch).

But hey, silver lining: this mass extinction could clear the deck for legit projects with real tech and use cases to shine.

If you're in #crypto for the long haul, focus on fundamentals over #FOMO. Altseason might be fun, but survival favors the strong. 💪