2026-01-20 05:25:31

Recently, I exchanged ideas with a few trading friends about a Meme coin launched by a top-tier exchange. Everyone's opinions are quite interesting.

One friend mentioned that he only noticed this coin after seeing the announcement. When he checked the contract and market, he realized the market had already moved— and the price had surged significantly. From the early lows, the upward momentum was clear, showing there was real heat behind it.

Careful examination of the order book revealed that this is the most typical logic in the crypto world—people are always trading based on expectations, not the actual facts.

This coin originally gained popularity due to a platform meme. As soon as the contract went live, the market collectively bet on the expectation that "spot will come soon," with funds rushing to push the price up, digesting all positive news in advance. Meme coins operate this way— their rise and fall depend entirely on hype. Once the expectation is fulfilled, big players and smart money immediately start to exit.

Based on my practical experience over the past few years, this kind of situation follows a basic pattern: the contract surges in advance, absorbing most of the positive sentiment. When the spot actually launches, it often signals a correction or even a decline. This is not nonsense; there is a pattern—good news exhausted equals bad news, and once expectations are realized, caution is needed.

On the day the spot goes live, the outcome is completely predictable: the coin quickly drops in price, and a bunch of retail investors chasing the high get caught. In simple terms, this coin was initially driven by platform backing and hype, with no real fundamentals. Rapid gains mean rapid declines.

I’ve observed many traders following the trend, attracted by platform endorsement and short-term gains, but they fail to see the core logic of expectation betting. To profit from this kind of market, it’s not enough to chase hot topics; the key is to anticipate early and dare to operate in the opposite direction. When everyone is celebrating, it’s actually the moment to stay calm and exit.

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ChainDoctor

· 6h ago

It's the same old trick again, the contract first flies in, then spot trading catches the bag. It always ends like this. Those chasing the high all get burned; when the expectations are fulfilled, they should run. If you don't have that kind of insight, why bother with coins? It's an IQ tax, plain and simple. How many people have learned to go against the trend this round? Probably not even a penny's worth, haha. Watching them, I feel anxious for them. Platform endorsement = the best signal to dump. Why are so many still unable to see through this? They only react after the hype dies down—typical leek time management masters. The key is everyone is too greedy. When the gains look good, they can't resist jumping in. As a result, they repeat the same mistakes every time. The fate of this kind of coin is decided the moment it goes online. It all depends on who can run faster.

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AllInAlice

· 12h ago

Haha, it's the same old trick. I'm already tired of it. --- As soon as the contract gains, you should run; retail investors always end up holding the bag last. --- Realizing the expectations is a signal to sell; how many people are trapped this time? --- Platform endorsements should make you reflect before going all in. --- Where was your mind when chasing highs? The rapid plunge of spot prices right after going live is truly outrageous. --- Counter-trend operation is the real way; by the time the whole network is calling for buys, it's actually too late. --- Meme coins rely solely on hype; without it, they die immediately. --- Good news fully played out is equivalent to bad news; this rule really never fails. --- I'm saying, understanding the logic behind expectations is much more valuable than chasing hot topics. --- When big players run away, retail investors rush in; this is the usual operation in the crypto world.

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MetaverseLandlord

· 12h ago

Oh no, it's the same old trick again Those who chase the high have to take the hit, really After trading futures, there's nothing left for retail investors

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BoredWatcher

· 12h ago

Here we go again, the contract first takes a flight and then waits for the spot market to drop. How many times has this trick been played? Brothers chasing highs, really, you'll never learn. If you expect to cash out early, you should just run. How can so many people not understand such a simple logic? At the end of the day, meme coins are just an emotional game. When the hype is gone, it's time to withdraw. As a spectator, I'll just sit here and wait for the next story of someone getting trapped.

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WagmiWarrior

· 12h ago

Oh no, it's the same old trick again. I see through it but won't call it out, brother. When the contract rises and the spot falls, I can recite this script backward and forward, yet some still rush in. The ones who truly make money are always those who take the profit and run after good news. Retail investors are still shouting for a rise. This time, how many people will have to cut their losses before they understand what it means for expectations to be realized.

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rugpull_ptsd

· 12h ago

Is this the same old trick? Are you never tired of playing the same script every time? Retail investors are always the last to take the fall. When the contract rally has played out as expected, it's time to run. This logic is so obvious yet some still don't get it. When good news is exhausted, it's a death signal. Those who understand this have already made money. Following the trend will get you caught in a trap. Who's to blame? Just by looking at the contract's increase, I know the spot market is about to crash. Expectations and speculation sound sophisticated, but in reality, it's just the big players and retail investors betting on who will run first. When the hype fades, you'll realize what chaos truly means. Platform endorsement? Ha, at that point, they'll just say it's a market behavior and wash their hands of responsibility. Chasing hot topics is still too naive; you need to learn to think in reverse.

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