2026-01-02 03:22:09

Recently, I discovered an interesting phenomenon I want to discuss with everyone.

When it comes to MEME coins like USD, many people are asking one question: is it really only when a major institution invests that the cap will be high? This seems to have become a consensus among many. But upon closer reflection, that's not entirely true—some coins can rise without backing from big funds.

The problem is, most retail investors habitually believe that "only those endorsed by institutions are legitimate." This is awkward—if everyone really thinks this way, wouldn't the original intention of MEME coins be ruined? The essence of MEME coins is decentralization, anti-authority, and community play, right? But instead, it turns into "waiting for big players to endorse," which is no different from hoping certain KOLs will reply.

We have to admit, this might be a misconception. So, what do you all think—when investing in MEME coins, how do you choose?

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GhostInTheChain

· 8h ago

Basically, it's still a retail investor mentality issue, always looking to latch onto a big player.

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RegenRestorer

· 8h ago

In simple terms, retail investors are still afraid of getting trapped and would rather latch onto big players than trust their own judgment. This mindset really needs to change. Institutional backing is just psychological comfort; truly good coins still depend on community strength. That’s what a MEME coin should be like. Anyway, I now focus on community popularity and creativity. Institutional endorsements? They are just bonus points, not mandatory. How to put it, large investors entering the market can actually easily wipe out retail investors. Sometimes, wild coins without institutional backing can be even more aggressive. MEME coins are about betting on people's hearts, betting on consensus, not on the conscience of institutions. Understanding this is key to surviving longer.

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TaxEvader

· 8h ago

Wake up, institutional platforms are just a facade; the real profit logic still depends on community consensus. But to be honest, who doesn't want to latch onto a big player? Stop pretending to be aloof. This is a psychological game. The original intention of opposing authority has long disappeared; now everyone wants to manipulate from the opposite side.

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LayerHopper

· 9h ago

Honestly, retail investors are just too easy to be brainwashed. They only dare to act after big institutions give the go-ahead. Isn't this a disguised form of centralization?

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