2026-01-14 12:25:01

Speaking of the "Crying Pony" meme, it all started with a blunder at a toy factory in Yiwu, Zhejiang. A worker accidentally sewed the mouth of a small horse toy backwards, making it look like it was crying, which unexpectedly turned it into an internet sensation. This meme became wildly popular on domestic online platforms.

Something interesting happened on January 14th. A well-known developer posted a photo on social media of the "Crying Pony" alongside PEPE, and this move directly triggered a market surge. The BOME token skyrocketed fivefold in a short period, indicating how many people were trying to buy the dip at that time.

The charm of Meme coins lies in this— a topic, an image, a creative idea can all serve as a catalyst for market movements. Of course, this also reminds everyone that while Meme coins offer many opportunities, they come with significant risks. Make rational judgments and don't let FOMO cloud your judgment.

PEPE9,94%

BOME2,53%

MEME3,93%

View Original

This page may contain third-party content, which is provided for information purposes only (not representations/warranties) and should not be considered as an endorsement of its views by Gate, nor as financial or professional advice. See Disclaimer for details.

14 Likes

Reward
14
4
Repost
Share

Comment

0/400

WhaleWatcher

· 2h ago

Crying Crying Horse five times, developers can just make one chart to move the market, this is the power of meme coins. --- I actually missed that wave of BOME, so frustrating. --- To put it simply, it still depends on who has more influence; a single blue check retweet can rewrite the market trend. --- Meme coins are just betting on popularity. If you bet well, you get rich quickly; if you bet wrong, you suffer heavy losses—no middle ground. --- This Crying Crying Horse, from a sewn-up toy horse to a fivefold coin, can really turn anything into a market trend. --- A slight tremor of an Yiwu worker's hand created a wealth code. --- It looks simple, but in reality, the timing to enter is extremely tight; most people are just bagholders. --- FOMO is easy to talk about, but when the market is really here, no one can control themselves. --- A fivefold increase from a single picture—how many people regret not jumping in at that moment?

View OriginalReply0

RugDocScientist

· 2h ago

Haha, this is Web3. A single chart can trigger a fivefold rally... How come I didn't catch the bottom? Jokes aside, this kind of move is indeed exciting but also deadly. Next time I see this kind of opportunity, I should first ask myself if I have enough money to lose. That wave of BOME was really just good luck to catch it, but most people playing Meme coins end up as bag holders. Just for fun, don’t take it too seriously. The influence of developers is truly terrifying. A single tweet can determine the life or death of a coin. That’s why I say Meme coins are the purest emotional game. Actually, thinking about it, the guy from Yiwu toy factory is the real winner. He accidentally created a viral meme, and now he’s still milking the Web3 gravy train. That’s some incredible luck.

View OriginalReply0

RumbleValidator

· 2h ago

Fivefold increase data explains everything, but the consensus mechanism behind this manipulation has issues. One picture triggering the entire market? This indicates that the information dissemination efficiency of validation nodes is ridiculously low. When FOMO takes over, rationality goes out the window. That’s why I insist on only looking at on-chain data. A developer group photo can boost the price five times. The stability of the nodes in this wave is questionable, and network reliability is doubtful. To put it simply, the consensus is fragile and cannot withstand tests. What is the level of decentralization behind the BOME surge? Can it be verified? Meme coins are essentially about information asymmetry and harvesting. I am more concerned about the stability of staking yields.

View OriginalReply0

NotSatoshi