There is an interesting phenomenon in the crypto world: the ones who find it hardest to make money are often not the impulsive and blindly following retail investors, but rather the so-called "market elites" who believe their logic is clear and their expressions are precise. They never follow the crowd, analyze everything thoroughly, yet in every Meme market cycle, they choose to watch coldly from the sidelines. In the end, all that remains are endless regrets and self-denial of "I shouldn't have looked down on it."
When a certain Meme coin suddenly gains an "implying" halo, carrying collective expectations and triggering emotional resonance, this group of self-proclaimed smart people often are the first to exit. Their defeat is not due to the market’s ruthlessness, but their own "wisdom trap." For investors wanting to share a slice of the Meme hype, recognizing and breaking free from this mental cage is the first step to seizing opportunities.
**Why "being smart" has become a hot potato**
"Can't play with emotional trading, this will inevitably crash, I don’t touch garbage without fundamentals"—such arguments are common in the industry. They sound impressive, but looking at their accounts, most are either blank slates or continuously losing in a bull market.
Meme does not follow traditional financial logic. It’s not a math competition; it’s an emotional race. What drives Meme coins upward is never deep valuation models, but rather group resonance, market consensus, and tear-jerking stories. The more someone tries to dissect Meme with complex analysis, the easier they are to trip over their own overthinking, ultimately missing the boat.
The magic of the crypto market lies here: it rewards participants, not spectators.
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MercilessHalal
· 9h ago
Really, those who analyze everything perfectly every day end up with zero in their accounts, and they're still teaching us what "fundamentals" mean. LOL
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LiquiditySurfer
· 9h ago
To be honest, I'm that kind of person. No matter how good my analysis is, I can only watch others make money. It's really f***ing ironic.
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LiquidationWatcher
· 9h ago
Damn, that was spot on. Those self-righteous elites deserve to be meme-hammered.
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OnChainArchaeologist
· 9h ago
Roughly speaking, but the reasoning is solid. Those who analyze fundamentals every day get slapped in the face in memes, they deserve it.
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staking_gramps
· 9h ago
Really? I've seen too many people like this, analyzing data every day but missing out on the most profitable opportunities. LOL
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TokenomicsDetective
· 9h ago
Alright, now I understand. Overthinking has actually caused me to get trapped. We analysis enthusiasts really need to reflect.
There is an interesting phenomenon in the crypto world: the ones who find it hardest to make money are often not the impulsive and blindly following retail investors, but rather the so-called "market elites" who believe their logic is clear and their expressions are precise. They never follow the crowd, analyze everything thoroughly, yet in every Meme market cycle, they choose to watch coldly from the sidelines. In the end, all that remains are endless regrets and self-denial of "I shouldn't have looked down on it."
When a certain Meme coin suddenly gains an "implying" halo, carrying collective expectations and triggering emotional resonance, this group of self-proclaimed smart people often are the first to exit. Their defeat is not due to the market’s ruthlessness, but their own "wisdom trap." For investors wanting to share a slice of the Meme hype, recognizing and breaking free from this mental cage is the first step to seizing opportunities.
**Why "being smart" has become a hot potato**
"Can't play with emotional trading, this will inevitably crash, I don’t touch garbage without fundamentals"—such arguments are common in the industry. They sound impressive, but looking at their accounts, most are either blank slates or continuously losing in a bull market.
Meme does not follow traditional financial logic. It’s not a math competition; it’s an emotional race. What drives Meme coins upward is never deep valuation models, but rather group resonance, market consensus, and tear-jerking stories. The more someone tries to dissect Meme with complex analysis, the easier they are to trip over their own overthinking, ultimately missing the boat.
The magic of the crypto market lies here: it rewards participants, not spectators.