2026-01-11 06:22:04

Recently, Chinese MEME coins have sparked a trend in the market, completely igniting the enthusiasm of many investors.

To be honest, seeing friends around me make a fortune with these emerging coins really makes my heart itch. Especially those who got in early; their unrealized gains are growing more exaggerated each day. This FOMO feeling can really drive people crazy.

But I have to be honest—I didn't buy any.

Not because I have some extraordinary foresight, nor because I predicted anything. Ultimately, it's a matter of participation. Watching the market so lively, with all kinds of MEME coins emerging one after another, sometimes you need to calm down and ask yourself: Do I really understand these projects? Or am I just following the trend?

Of course, this doesn't mean MEME coins have no chance; everyone has different choices. Some have made a lot of money, while others might have fallen into traps. The market is just so magical.

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CryptoWageSlave

· 14h ago

Hey, this wave of MEME coins is indeed crazy, but I still think chasing the high is risky... Friends making a fortune, I really envy that, but it's also very common to get trapped after following the trend. Basically, it's about information gaps and luck, not that complicated. How many projects that survive this round have really been thought through? FOMO really is the biggest destroyer of rationality... It's painful to see others making money and not get in, and it's also painful to get in and get cut. That's the crypto world. Thinking calmly, how many people truly understand what they are playing? The majority probably just pay tuition, only a few are truly earning. I think now you should consider your risk tolerance before entering, don't go all in.

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WealthCoffee

· 16h ago

This is a typical gambler's mentality, friends. When others make money, you just can't sit still. The key is to ask yourself whether you truly understand it, otherwise you're just giving away money. Watching others make money while you stubbornly didn't get on the train is really frustrating, but that's how you survive longer. MEME coins are like casinos; some people win big, but others lose everything. Those who got in early have already taken off; now entering the market is indeed a bit late. Basically, it's a matter of participation and mindset. There's no need to chase the trend. I think staying rational is more important than anything else. No matter how enjoyable the gains, you have to live to see the next day.

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MercilessHalal

· 01-13 09:36

Not buying is also right; anyway, entering now just makes you the bagholder at a high level. Hold on, brother. Once FOMO kicks in, it's over. I almost believed the pictures shared on Moments; luckily, I didn't act. Too many retail investors have been harvested; staying calm is the key. Missing out early doesn't make me regret; anyway, quick money is all fake.

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On-ChainDiver

· 01-12 20:46

My friends are making a fortune, and I'm still on the sidelines, which shows how rational I need to be. I'm just watching this wave of MEME coins; no rush. FOMO can really drive you crazy, but I choose to stay alive. Those who got in early have already made a fortune; I was a latecomer and can't do anything about it. Understanding the project and following the trend are just a matter of a mindset; I haven't figured it out yet. Seeing friends become wealthy definitely makes me itch, but it's better to stay calm. There are surely many people who have fallen into traps; it all depends on luck.

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RugpullAlertOfficer

· 01-11 06:49

Honestly, I was tempted by the hype around these MEME coins too, but I still think too many people are blindly following the trend. Can anyone really explain the value logic of these tokens clearly, or is it just luck and gamble? Making quick profits is definitely satisfying, but those who enter later are likely to be the bagholders. I'll stay on the sidelines for now; the risk is too high at this stage. Just seeing friends' screenshots of unrealized gains is enough for me; there's no need to get involved.

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FarmHopper

· 01-11 06:48

Hey, seriously, those people on Moments are making a killing, and I’m really anxious... There are too many opportunities, and no one can say which one will take off. FOMO really can drive people crazy; I guess I need to stay calm. It's painful to see others making money, but blindly following the trend is even worse. Early adopters definitely had it good; now it’s hard to say once you get in.

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BoredStaker

· 01-11 06:44

Basically, it's a confrontation between gambling instinct and rationality. I choose the latter. Those who buy the dip are always regretful, and those who go all in are also regretful—classic winner's curse. This wave of MEME hype looks to me like watching a grand show. The floating gains your friends made are just numbers sooner or later. If I don't understand something, I won't touch it. That's my principle. No matter how FOMO, I must hold. It's really survivor bias—can't hear the voices of those who stepped into traps.

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consensus_failure

· 01-11 06:41

Not understanding and not acting on it, I agree with that. But seeing friends really make money, my mindset is exploding... --- FOMO is the deadliest, but blindly taking over is even more deadly. --- Early on, it's all luck. Don't be fooled by survivor bias. --- Honestly, whoever gets in early wins this round, but I still choose not to gamble. --- Following the trend is always the most expensive tuition, remember that. --- That's what they say, but when you see others making money, you'll still regret... --- That's just how the market is. Those who make money will show off wildly, while those who lose have long been silent. --- Staying calm is the right approach, but calmness also means missing out. Sometimes, it’s just that heartbreaking. --- MEME coins are a gambler's game. Everyone wants to join in to make money, but the key is whether you can accept losing everything.

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GasFeeSobber

· 01-11 06:36

Everyone is making crazy profits, and I'm still watching... How strong must this mindset be? FOMO is indeed deadly, but blind buying is even more dangerous, understand? Those who got in early made a killing, what about those who entered later? The market is just like this. To put it simply, you still need to know what you're doing, right? Many people have stepped on pitfalls, but no one speaks up.

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PuzzledScholar

· 01-11 06:36

Friends who got in early are all making a fortune, and I'm just watching the show on the side, which is a bit boring. There's a huge difference between blindly following the trend and truly understanding it. I choose to wait and see. Some people have indeed made it during this MEME coin wave, but most might not yet realize the risks. Basically, it's just gambling with luck, and I don't have the guts for that. Friends keep bragging about how much they've made, but I'll just be a listener. Anyway, I can't lose.

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