The crazy surge of PEPE this round is closely related to some influential figures continuously hyping it on social platforms. They not only create momentum through public opinion but also personally open high-leverage long positions, actively leading the front. However, the market for altcoins is so unpredictable—mysterious and prone to sudden crashes.

PEPE's seven-month consolidation since the beginning of the year has thoroughly weeded out a large number of believers. Even I, a spot trader still holding a glimmer of hope for altcoins, chose to take profits around Christmas. Ironically, it was at the moment of clearing out that this long-anticipated altcoin rally truly began. Regret? Not really, in fact, I feel a sense of relief.

The biggest lesson the market has taught me is: making money has a ceiling, and that ceiling is called cognition. This is especially true for altcoins, which come quickly and leave even faster. By the time various new projects flood the chain, this rally is probably already nearing its end. Selling early may mean fewer gains, but it protects the principal and preserves the opportunity to participate further. Those who gamble until the end are often the ones who suffer the most in the end.