Family, who understands! How crazy is the crypto circle in a bear market? An official editor's 'slip of the hand' directly ignited the whole scene, trapping a group of retail investors clearly, with a market value of 200000 suddenly skyrocketing, only to plummet 94% within an hour. This operation is more thrilling than a roller coaster, and it can be called the most absurd 'wealth mirage show' in the bear market!
Here's the thing: Yesterday, the official Twitter of a leading crypto ecosystem suddenly posted content related to 'the little elf on the shelf' featuring its core founder's image. Those who understand know that when the market is as cold as ice, even a fart from the official source is seen as a 'bullish signal,' not to mention content featuring core intellectual property.
As expected, within just a few dozen minutes, a bunch of similarly named MEME coins popped up like bamboo shoots after the rain. The first one that appeared had a market value that shot up to $200,000, and a group of retail investors rushed in like they were on adrenaline, fearing they would miss the 'official endorsement' opportunity for doubling. But when I saw it, I just laughed: this is not the retail investors' celebration; it’s clearly a hunting ground set up by professional hunters!
Later, when the on-chain data came out, it confirmed my judgment: this wave of hotspots hid 22 'early ambush positions' (commonly referred to as mouse warehouses), and there were 314 professional wallets using MEV arbitrage tools to conduct bundled trades, directly 'cutting in line' to enter early. To put it bluntly, the big money had already set up the game, just waiting for retail investors to rush in after seeing the 'official signal' and then directly harvest.
Sure enough, it wasn't long before the official tweet was swiftly deleted. And that MEME coin worth $200,000 directly experienced free fall, eventually dropping to just $13,000. This short 'wealth roller coaster' within just one hour clearly exposed two truths about the current market:
First, the market is really short of money and confidence right now, like a starving wolf that pounces on any spark it sees. This extreme thirst provides an opportunity for hunters; second, the person in charge of the ecosystem previously said that there is no need to look for so-called 'investment angles' in official accounts or updates from the editors, as they won't pay attention to these types of MEME coins. To put it bluntly, the officials have long wanted to distance themselves from this type of speculative trading, but the inertia of market speculation is too strong, and retail investors are eager to 'make a profit' in a bear market.
With that said, I must throw out my core viewpoint: this matter today is a 'precise slice' of the current bear market, completely exposing the play styles in the crypto circle. It’s no longer an era where you can make money just by being quick; today’s MEME speculation has become highly competitive, even completely institutionalized and toolized.
Previously, when trading MEME coins, having quick hands and sharp eyes might still allow you to get a little benefit; but now? What matters is whether you have a dedicated trading bot, whether you can monitor all official social account updates in real-time, whether you can automatically deploy contracts the moment you see a signal, and whether you can navigate the complex MEV arbitrage strategies. Ordinary retail investors fall behind in information acquisition, tool usage, and trading speed, and playing against professional hunters is just giving away free kills.
So I always emphasize to my followers: the best strategy in a bear market is to 'move less'. If you keep your principal safe, you have already beaten 90% of retail investors. Of course, I know some friends are too eager and just want to participate in these hot games, so I’ll give you three 'life-saving rules'; remember them well:
First, only participate with money that you can afford to lose without it affecting your life. In other words, treat this money as an 'entertainment budget', assume it will go to zero, don’t be heartbroken if you lose, and consider any gains a pleasant surprise. Never invest your retirement savings or money for living expenses.
Second, don’t believe any 'stories'; only look at on-chain data. Whether it’s so-called 'official connections' or 'project parties making promises', don’t listen. Focus on checking three things: whether the contract is open-source (if not, just pass), whether liquidity is locked (if not locked, it could be withdrawn by the project party at any time), and whether large holders' positions are too concentrated (if concentrated, they can dump at once and you’ll be in trouble).
Third, and most importantly: manage your positions well. Don’t think you can turn things around with one MEME coin, and definitely don’t go all in. My advice is that the position in a single MEME coin should not exceed 1%-2% of your total funds; even if you lose, it won't break you.
Finally, let me say something straightforward: the current market is still waiting for a real turning signal. Before this signal appears, any so-called 'hotspots' or 'good news' are likely traps set by hunters. Protecting your principal is more important than anything else.
There are no 'gods' in the crypto circle, nor are there 'foolproof secrets to profit'; only survivors who can remain calm, understand risks, and avoid pitfalls. If you don’t know how to judge market turning signals, or how to protect your principal and avoid scams in a bear market, then follow me@Square-Creator-0a44f19a1d7d9 #加密市场观察 $BTC
