The recent market has indeed been lively—BONK up 20% in 24 hours, PEPE surging 67%, WIF climbing 41%. Social media is full of screenshots, and 90% of private messages are asking if it's possible to chase.



Let me be straightforward: small bets are understandable, but if you want to go all-in, you're basically just giving the market your money willingly.

I started trading cryptocurrencies in 2017. Back then, I saw a certain altcoin double in three days, and I didn’t hesitate to put all 8,000 yuan into it. What happened? Regulatory news came out, and within a week, I lost 75%, leaving only about 2,000 yuan. During that time, I had to budget every meal carefully, even skipping adding sausage to instant noodles.

Since then, I’ve understood a key principle: popular Meme coins are emotion amplifiers. What you see are others’ 20% profit screenshots, but you don’t see the stories of those who got liquidated chasing higher on the same day.

**Three key points for beginners playing Meme coins:**

First, let’s talk about BONK in the SOL ecosystem. The trading volume has indeed exploded in 24 hours, but technically, the RSI is approaching 70, which is a sign of overbought. To put it simply, RSI over 70 is like running to your limit—you’ll need to rest eventually.

How to operate? If you already hold some chips, start reducing your position in batches once you gain more than 20% profit, keeping 30% as a core holding to handle fluctuations. Take profits as if you’re grabbing a bargain—this keeps your mindset stable. If you haven’t entered yet, be patient and wait. Don’t chase high—wait for a more reasonable correction before entering.

Second detail: trading volume and price must confirm each other. Looking only at the percentage increase can be misleading, but if volume doesn’t match the price movement, it’s often the main force offloading. Beginners must develop the habit of watching the charts carefully and not just focus on the percentage change.

Third suggestion: set a stop-loss line. No matter how much you’re making, if the price falls below your psychological bottom line, exit decisively. Many people lose because they keep saying, "I want to get back to break-even," but the more they hold, the deeper they get trapped.

The rules of Meme coin trading are like this—everyone knows it’s risky, but some still think they can make quick money. In reality, the risk is always greater than the reward. Surviving as a beginner and protecting your principal is a hundred times more important than chasing huge profits.

No matter how volatile the market, remember one thing: no buying or selling means no loss. Sometimes, choosing to watch from the sidelines is the best move.
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PEPE0,01%
WIF0,34%
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LiquidityWhisperervip
· 11h ago
Watching this wave of PEPE surge really makes me tired. Everyone around is chasing the high. I still vividly remember the lesson from my 8,000 yuan in 2017. Wait, why do I feel the RSI signal for BONK is coming again? History really repeats itself. The key is to have a stop-loss awareness; otherwise, you’ll only lose more and more. That’s the most painful part. Now the screen is full of profit screenshots, no one is showing their margin calls. It’s really outrageous. Actually, sometimes not trading is the best trading. This saying is so true. Chasing the high is just ridiculous. When you see volume increase without synchronization, you know the main force is dumping. Friends ask me every day if they can go all-in. I always advise them to keep 30% of their core position; they need to stay calm. Those who made it big with MEME coins are just lucky. Don’t believe in quick money dreams. Since 2017, I’ve seen through it. Hot coins are just emotion machines; you can’t earn much real money. When BONK broke its previous high, I sold half immediately. Too many people have been cut before they understand this principle.
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ApyWhisperervip
· 15h ago
People who have a blood-stained history since 2017 are truly different; this wave is indeed uncatchable. I looked at the PEPE orders; the increase is impressive, but the RSI has long been overbought, waiting to be dumped. Going all-in with heavy positions is a gambler's mentality; I've seen it many times. You really need to develop good chart-reading habits; don't just watch the price changes and operate blindly. Not entering the market and observing is also a form of trading, I agree with this statement.
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0xDreamChaservip
· 01-10 09:27
That's so true. I was completely overwhelmed by the story of the instant noodles with sausage haha, this is reality. People who chase highs are really just giving warmth to the manipulators. BONK also needs to wait for a correction. But on the other hand, I still couldn't resist recently and bought PEPE with a small position, just as paying tuition fees. You really need to develop a habit of watching the market; otherwise, you won't even know how you lost money.
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blockBoyvip
· 01-08 18:54
This guy's story from 2017 really hit me. I wouldn't even spend 8,000 yuan on instant noodles with sausage... I came through the same way, so now I'm numb even when PEPE rises 67%. Chasing highs is just gambling, betting that you're smarter than the market maker, which is basically impossible. Wait, when RSI approaches 70, do you have to sell? I remember you also need to look at MACD for confirmation. The stop-loss suggestion is spot on. Many people die because of the obsession with "getting back to even." Don't go all-in; earning small, steady profits is much more reliable than chasing overnight riches. From your words, you definitely are someone who has been through it, unlike newbies who want to make ten times in a day. Volume can't be faked, I admit that, but reading the charts takes practice. Waiting and watching is itself a form of trading; many people just can't understand this. Meme coins are just emotional games; the worst mindset is chasing quick money. Taking profits in stages at 20% sounds simple but is really hard to do. Greed is something that truly can't be changed.
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GasGoblinvip
· 01-08 18:52
The lessons from 2017 are truly unforgettable. Back then, I also did some stupid things, and now looking at PEPE's recent surge, I just want to laugh—those chasing the high are just preparing gifts for the bagholders. When RSI breaks 70, it's time to run. This isn't some advanced theory; it's just common sense. Unfortunately, most people go brain-dead at the sight of gains. The truth is, no buying and selling means no losses. That statement is spot on. I'll just quietly watch the show and wait for the correction. I really don't understand where the courage to go all-in on something that rises 20% in a minute comes from. Getting your break-even point is deadly. The part about the stop-loss line was well said. How many people fall for the idea of "just wait a bit longer, it'll come back"—I've been there too.
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Liquidated_Larryvip
· 01-08 18:48
I've seen too many people chase highs and end up losing everything, really. The screenshots of that 20% gain are all paid for with blood. Going all-in on meme coins is better than just burning your money; at least you see it clearly. An RSI over 70 is a warning bell; only those who understand how to read the charts can survive and exit in time. Most people simply can't control their hands. Those who don't set stop-loss levels will eventually become sacrifices in the market. I'm speaking the truth. Waiting on the sidelines is also a form of trading, and sometimes the most profitable—it's the profit of protecting your principal. That 2017 lesson of 8,000 yuan, did I not pay enough for it? Nine out of ten people chasing highs will lose, and the remaining one just hasn't lost enough yet. Volume lies, price also lies; only a stop-loss line won't deceive you. If there's profit, run; don't wait for the next meal—this is the survival rule of meme coins. If your only goal is to get back to break-even, you're doomed. The more you chase down, the deeper you'll get trapped.
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GateUser-e87b21eevip
· 01-08 18:47
Instant noodles are really not even willing to add sausage, that part is truly amazing. Now, there are still people daring to go all-in on meme coins, their courage is really big. --- I already sold when RSI went over 70; the gains were coming too fast to catch up. It's all losing buyers taking over. --- Honestly, those chasing highs are just coming to give away money. I’ll just watch honestly and wait for the correction. --- That story of losing 75% in 2017, I have it too. I don’t touch it anymore now. --- Gradually reducing positions is indeed reliable, but unfortunately most people simply can't do it. Their mentality has already collapsed. --- Stop-loss is the most critical; without it, you're just waiting to get deeper and deeper into the trap. --- No trading means no loss. This phrase should be posted every time the market moves. --- Many beginners really haven't developed the habit of watching trading volume carefully. Just focusing on candlesticks can make you lose your underwear.
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LiquidationTherapistvip
· 01-08 18:35
Honestly, just looking at those screenshot shares makes me want to laugh—no one is posting about liquidation. I was also involved in that wave in 2017. Sure, some people made ten times their money in three months, but most people got wiped out completely—it's just that no one likes to post about that. BONK's RSI is almost at the top now; continuing to chase means you're just a bagholder. Setting stop-losses really requires strict discipline; otherwise, the phrase "I want to break even" can trap you completely. The most frightening are those newbies going all-in—one regulatory news and they're gone. Having a good trading habit is more important than luck, but most people just want to rely on luck. Sometimes, not acting is more profitable than reckless moves; many people just can't understand this. PEPE's 67% rise is so arrogant, but during a decline, those who chased the high will probably be crying. Volume combined with price action is necessary to see what the main players are doing; just looking at green candlesticks can lead to a big trap. It's really a mindset issue—selling after earning 20% and running when hitting the bottom are two very different outcomes, and the final results for these two types of people are vastly different.
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RugResistantvip
· 01-08 18:29
nah the BONK RSI is screaming overbought territory, classic pump setup... seen this pattern too many times before, always ends messy
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