2026-01-18 08:20:53

The MEME craze is here, but not all coins can survive this cycle. Many have lost everything in this market, and the most common reason is two words— chasing highs.

What kind of MEME can survive? To put it simply, it needs a genuine community backing. $DOGE, $SHIB, $PEPE have become symbolic entities, not just driven by hype, but forged through multiple bull and bear cycles. Currently, the market is actually an opportunity window, and the real screening has just begun.

Want to participate without losing money? The path is clear—don't follow the herd and chase rallies, that's a dead end. Instead, focus on early-stage projects, observe how funds flow from major coins to smaller ones, and follow that direction. The criteria for choosing coins are straightforward: supported by a community, tested price levels, and not purely driven by marketing hype.

When deploying, do it in batches to control risk. Strictly adhere to stop-loss lines—this red line must not be crossed. Genuine MEME projects that have survived bull and bear markets usually have ongoing builders working silently in the background, not just hype and then disappear.

At its core, MEME is a game of attention, but those who survive will gradually evolve into beliefs, even becoming cultural symbols. Stay calm during this season, participate in projects with consensus, and just surviving is already winning.

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MondayYoloFridayCry

· 2h ago

Those who chase the high really deserve it; it's always the same pattern... But to be honest, DOGE and those projects have truly been through a lot and have the confidence. I also scan early projects, but it depends on whether the community's enthusiasm is genuine or just marketing hype.

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QuietlyStaking

· 4h ago

Chasing the high really shows a lack of brains; it’s painful just to watch. Early small coins are the right path, but you need to know how to read the charts, or you'll just be the bagholder.

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FUD_Whisperer

· 6h ago

Those who chase the high, they're really just asking for trouble. I feel sorry for them just watching. Compared to those new worthless coins, I still trust the old brands like DOGE and PEPE. At least someone is actually using them. The idea of building positions gradually is fine, but I'm worried that many people can't wait at all. As soon as it starts to rise, they go all-in. The stop-loss line is truly the last lifeline. If you violate it, you totally deserve to be liquidated.

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RugDocDetective

· 01-18 08:50

Buying high all the time makes you a rookie; looking at this wave, there are still too many people being greedy. Doge has survived until now either because of luck or because there are real people playing. Early projects can indeed multiply tenfold easily, but they can also go to zero; you need to have good judgment. The stop-loss line must be kept tight; otherwise, a sudden plunge can lead to liquidation. Coins supported by communities are more reliable; those purely hyped up through marketing will eventually turn yellow.

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NFTRegretDiary

· 01-18 08:42

Those who chase the high really should take a look at their trading records; the internal traitor suffering heavy losses is right in the mirror. Honestly, DOGE and PEPE have lasted this long not because of marketing, but because of the faith of loyal fans. It's true that spreading out your investments is a good strategy. I used to go all-in on one coin, but now I've learned to be smarter. Whether there's a community or not, you can tell at a glance. I no longer touch projects that only boast without substance. Strictly adhering to stop-losses is really difficult, but if you don't stick to this line, you're just waiting to go to zero. Living is winning. That hits hard... Many people won't even make it to the next cycle.

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ImpermanentPhilosopher

· 01-18 08:39

That's true, but the reality is that most people simply can't do it. Chasing highs is too addictive. Gradually deploying assets is indeed a reliable strategy, but the key is to have patience and wait—that's the hardest part. Watching others get rich quickly is really tempting, but if you don't cross the stop-loss threshold, you'll eventually get caught and stuck.

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screenshot_gains

· 01-18 08:37

Basically, it's about not being greedy; those who lose money are all trying to go all-in in one shot.

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GasFeeLady

· 01-18 08:28

ngl the "alive just means you won" line hits different when gas fees ate your entire stack last cycle, fr fr

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ImpermanentTherapist

· 01-18 08:21

Chasing highs is really asking for death. I've seen too many people play like this and not make it. Honestly, you need a genuine community to support you. Coins like DOGE have lasted until now not just by chance.

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