2026-01-15 13:31:34

BTC is almost touching 100K, but the market enthusiasm is indeed a bit weak. 🧐

Thinking carefully, from meme coin community hype to landing on centralized exchanges, the problem lies in — the moment everyone’s profit-taking effect diminishes, it’s usually time to get off the train. Otherwise, you can only be repeatedly harvested in the oscillations.

Take the recent situation as an example. A certain meme coin exploded on January 10th, and only recently made it onto the alpha section of a major exchange. It seems to have gained exposure, but the price has not reached the level where many would cut losses. The market enthusiasm clearly falls short of expectations.

I also lost money in this wave. About three days ago, I cleared my meme positions. The lesson from this is quite deep — not all hot spots can keep rising, and not all coins listed on exchanges can trigger a second wave of rally. The key still depends on the actual feedback from the market.

BTC-0,06%

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LiquidityWitch

· 5h ago

Trading on exchanges is actually a bad signal; I've figured this out a long time ago. Wait a bit longer; only when BTC is stable is it truly stable. Meme coins are just a roulette game; I've been caught in it too. When the hype dies down, it's time to run; those still holding are just cannon fodder. Once the profit-making effect disappears, this game is over; what are you still waiting for?

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SatoshiHeir

· 11h ago

It should be pointed out that your argument exposes the core fallacy of fiat currency thinking—treating exchange listings as a necessary and sufficient condition for a second wave of market行情, which is fundamentally misguided. On-chain data has long revealed the truth; it's just that most people are unwilling to see it.

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MEVictim

· 22h ago

Really, the meme coin play has long been clear; as soon as it hits the exchange, it's time to run. Listing on an exchange = market top; this pattern has been around for a long time, yet some still don't believe it. Only after losing do you realize that the moment hot spots fade is the signal to escape. By the way, your decision to close the position three days ago was actually still too slow.

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LiquidationAlert

· 01-15 13:51

Oh no, it's the same old trick of cutting leeks. I'm tired of it. Exactly, once the profit effect disappears, you should run; otherwise, you'll just be repeatedly wiped out. I also fell for this meme coin. Now I see clearly—hot topics ≠ continuous rise, listing on an exchange doesn't mean doubling, it's just an illusion. I sold all my holdings three days ago to avoid further losses.

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TokenomicsShaman

· 01-15 13:51

It's rough but not unreasonable; being listed on an exchange isn't necessarily the starting point, sometimes it's actually the end point... --- The meme coin strategy has indeed peaked; those who should have sold early are still waiting for the second wave, hilarious --- Only after losing money do you realize that when the profit effect disappears, it's time to run; don't expect a turnaround from being listed --- Even the 100K BTC hype has cooled down, indicating this wave is truly weak; don't even think about small coins --- I only realized this three days ago; I had already cleared my positions, just watching others still sleepwalking --- One word: greed. Being listed on an exchange is like the last baton in a relay race, and everyone gets caught --- The meme coin routine is always the same: community hype, exchanges, crashes—every time the same script --- In the end, it still comes down to actual trading volume and holding data; numbers don't lie --- The most painful are those coins that seem about to explode but end up being dumped after listing...

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BearMarketBard

· 01-15 13:48

Now is the time to seriously reflect on your exit strategy; don't wait until you're trapped to regret it. --- As for meme coins, it's basically a game of hot potato—early risers make money, later ones get stuck holding the bag. --- I really can't understand those who still drop in value when they go to exchanges—that's just ridiculous. --- Even if BTC hits 100K, it won't cause much of a splash; it's indeed a bit cold. --- Clearing out your positions is the right move. Instead of waiting for the price to rise, it's better to preserve your principal first. --- Not running when the hype fades? That's just working for the whales. --- All pumps have cycles. To avoid being harvested, you need to be more sensitive than the market. --- Even if you exit on CEX, it won't save you, indicating that this round of market movement wasn't that intense to begin with. --- If you cleared your positions three days ago, you were lucky; some people are still stuck in the trap. --- Remember, the routine of meme coins is like this—the community gets excited, and then the exchange cools off.

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AirdropBuffet

· 01-15 13:48

It should have been pulled out long ago. Waiting for the hype to die down before listing on an exchange? That's so embarrassing. The sell-off price hasn't even been reached, what are you expecting? That's the meme coin routine—once it's pumped, it's over. Don't dream anymore. Same here, cutting losses in time really saves lives. Even 100k can't save this dead and dull market. Listing on an exchange doesn't mean a sudden surge; this lesson must be learned.

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CryingOldWallet

· 01-15 13:35

In the end, it's all greed that causes trouble. We should have run when the hype was at its peak. --- I've seen through the meme coin tricks a long time ago. Listing on an exchange is actually a sign of a downward trend. --- Got it. When the profit effect disappears, you must clear your positions without waiting to be cut. --- Looking at your experience, it's a bit tragic, but at least you've grasped the key point, much clearer than those still sleepwalking. --- If the market is still weak when you're close to 100k, then a big drop is not far off. --- Honestly, buying meme coins is just gambling on probabilities. Most people lose but don't want to admit it. --- Too many people have lost in this wave, all because they were fooled by the illusion of a second-round rally. --- Cutting losses in time already means you've won. Many are still holding on. --- Once the hype fades, it's time to run. This group of retail investors is just too greedy.

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unrekt.eth

· 01-15 13:34

It's been obvious for a while—hot trends are just a flash in the pan, and it's another round of being shaken out. Entering an exchange isn't the bottom; it's often the moment when distribution happens. Really, top trending coins tend to fall when they rise—I've seen this pattern too many times. Losing money is the best tuition; just remember it next time. So what if it's 100K? Without profit, it's all for nothing.

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