2026-01-07 09:32:24

By 2026, the risk appetite in the crypto market has noticeably warmed up. Meme coins have become the leading performers this time, driving the overall market sentiment upward. Interestingly, this wave of activity not only reflects retail investors' renewed enthusiasm but also seems to have activated the short-term risk appetite of institutions. But here’s the question — while everyone is immersed in the meme coin wealth creation myth, have the hidden risks in the market truly been uncovered? Behind the optimism, what has been overlooked?

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GasFeeLover

· 7h ago

Meme coins are hot again. It's always the same—retail investors get excited for a while, then lose everything. Institutions are also getting involved. What does that mean? Active risk appetite = they want to scalp some profits. Hidden risks? Uh... maybe no one really wants to see clearly. Making quick money is just too satisfying. Wait, can this time really be different, or is it just going to be the same story again? Is it the time to buy the dip or to sell the top? Watch the market and decide, everyone.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-07 10:01

Meme coin frenzy, but why can't I feel happy about it? I always feel like there's a trap hidden behind this wave of高潮 Retail investors and institutions are both so excited, the more I look, the more it seems like a signal before taking over Really, does anyone care about the risks behind this rise? It's a bit creepy It's always like this—being optimistic is the most dangerous. I've decided to stay on the sidelines and watch Meme coins are taking off, but I can't afford to lose my hard-earned money in this狂欢 So optimistic it's crazy, so risky it could爆雷, just one FOMO away Honestly, the current atmosphere feels a bit strange. Being too smooth and fast usually isn't a good sign

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SlowLearnerWang

· 01-07 09:50

Meme coins are back again. It’s always the same—retail investors rushing to the front, institutions following behind, and only realizing the risks when it’s too late... Wait, are institutions also playing short-term risks? I feel like this time is a bit different. Behind the wealth creation myth, those hidden risks have long been written on the wall—just no one wants to see them. Here we go again with the "delayed realization" act. My account name isn’t called that for nothing. When meme coins are in FOMO mode, the most important question to ask is: who’s the next bagholder? The phrase "institutions are actively taking short-term risks" sounds... a bit unsettling. Are we really all blindly high together? Everyone’s just waiting for others to hit the雷.

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ApyWhisperer

· 01-07 09:39

Meme coins are back again, and it's the same story every time... retail investors celebrate wildly while institutions harvest profits, and hardly anyone pays attention to the risks. Hiding risks? Wake up, everyone has long since thrown the risk out of their minds. Institutions are also jumping in to join the fun, but this time it might be trouble. It's the same old story: after a wave of meme coin gains, someone goes bankrupt, and then new investors jump on board. When optimism is at its peak, it's often the most dangerous, but no one listens. The myth of wealth creation is just a story of harvesting profits—it's always the same routine. Could this be another trap... feels a bit risky.

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FreeRider

· 01-07 09:37

Meme coins are back to cut the leeks again. Let's see how many people will repeat the same mistake. Institutions are also jumping in on the hype. This time, things might really change. FOMO can really be deadly. Stay alert, everyone. Listen, it's the same wealth creation myth, the same script every time. Risks are hidden deep. Optimists will need to catch up. The market is like this: hot money follows the trend most fiercely, and the pullback is even harsher. Another fresh bubble. Let's see who can survive until the end.

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