2026-01-09 02:29:31

I just recently realized a harsh truth: no matter how loud retail investors' voices are, they can't change the determination of the big players to pump the market.

Let me share my own experience. One day, I watched a project go from zero to 16M in value right before my eyes, and I hesitated for a long time before pressing the buy button. I missed the chance when I tried to get in, and when I wanted to chase the high, I felt it was too risky. That feeling of being caught between buying and selling was truly intense.

What's even more heartbreaking is that I found many people are following the moves of a certain content creator. This guy has gained popularity in the BSC ecosystem, and his followers are buying coins related to him. But his core account is actually operating on the SOL chain. Irony, right? As long as the price goes up, it seems no one cares about these logical inconsistencies.

Now I’m really a bit confused. What are the rules of play in this meme coin circle? Can someone give me some guidance on how to survive a little more rationally in this game?

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LiquidatedNotStirred

· 17h ago

I also saw that 16M wave, really, I was itching to act but still didn't dare to move Following the creators' approach is really like hot potato, it blows up when it reaches your hands Meme coins have no rules at all, the rule is that the whales make money and retail investors pay tuition; once you wake up, you've already won half

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SoliditySurvivor

· 17h ago

My hands shake when chasing highs, and they shake even more when selling off. This is our daily routine. Honestly, following those creators is just asking for trouble. Their capital size and information advantage are right there. Missing out on a 16M project is gone forever. Compared to losses, I'm more afraid of the feeling of being cut off. The rule of this circle is: the rich set the rules, and the poor are governed by them. Haha. Instead of pursuing rationality, it's better to learn when to pretend to be naive.

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StakoorNeverSleeps

· 17h ago

Missing one time isn't a big deal; what's worse is that those people are still taking over others' positions. To put it simply, it's all about information asymmetry and playing with people's lives. The game that influencers are playing is beyond our understanding. This circle has no real rules; it's just stories of newbies and scythes. It's better to set stop-losses properly than to think about turning things around in one shot.

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StopLossMaster

· 17h ago

Hey, to put it simply, it's the eternal war between the little guys and the big players, and we can never win. Following trend creators? I think it's just a fate of being harvested; they've already jumped on the bandwagon. Instead of studying the rules, it's better to learn when to run. That's the true essence of meme coins. Looking at that 16M wave, you should know your own strength, yet you're still thinking about how to play rationally... That's a bit funny.

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UnluckyLemur

· 17h ago

16M missed out and still want to be rational, brother, this is just a joke Following creators to buy coins is just giving away money, wake up The big players don't care what you think, this is the reality Missed it, then missed it, stop chasing, really Meme coins are just gambling, no rules, no rules

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RetiredMiner

· 17h ago

Haha, isn't this what we're all going through... the feeling of almost making a profit is the most frustrating When chasing highs, my hands tremble; if I don't chase, I watch it soar right in front of me—it's really unbelievable I've seen through this hype long ago, it's just about information asymmetry and taking advantage of the red dividends. By the time retail investors react, they've already been trapped Want to be rational? Haha... this circle doesn't need rationality at all, as long as there's profit and loss, that's enough. Don't overthink it It's basically a game of hot potato, the key is not to be the last one to take the fall

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NFTHoarder

· 17h ago

This is the reality. Those who chase gains and sell in panic are all just leeks; no one cares about the logic. No matter how much retail investors shout, they can't change the rhythm of the big players. It's about time to recognize this. Haha, it's really ironic. Following the trend and buying is just giving your money to the creators. This trick is old and tired. Want to be rational? Then don't touch meme coins; you can't beat the big players. FOMO is really the fastest way to make money, and the losses are the same. Instead of asking how to live rationally, ask yourself if you have enough capital to withstand the losses.

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