@$ETH continues to be a focus of the market. From the perspective of the entire crypto asset ecosystem, 2026 may see new opportunities for meme coin projects—especially those with topical relevance and high community engagement. Meme coins like $SHIB and $PEPE, which once sparked widespread discussion in the market, have proven the explosive potential of such assets during certain cycles. If you can identify projects with strong narratives and market attention, it’s not impossible to see the emergence of the next dark horse. Of course, meme coins are inherently volatile and risky, so participation should be accompanied by a rational assessment of your risk tolerance.
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DaisyUnicorn
· 01-14 03:00
Meme coins... It's that "crazy wildflower" again, with a new trend every year. I want to ask, does the dark horse of 2026 know about itself? Haha. Anyway, every time it's a mixed bag of joy and sorrow. It's better to honestly assess your risk tolerance before placing your bets~
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HallucinationGrower
· 01-14 03:00
Meme coins are back again. Every time, they say the next dark horse is here, but what happens? It's just the leeks (retail investors) taking the fall again.
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ProbablyNothing
· 01-14 03:00
It's another meme coin story. It sounds easy to say, but when you actually lose money, you'll realize what risk really means.
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Can the success of SHIB and PEPE be replicated? I really doubt it.
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2026 is still far away. Is it too optimistic to call it a dark horse now?
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High community enthusiasm ≠ making money. This logic needs to be reconsidered.
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Rational risk assessment people probably wouldn't touch meme coins at all haha.
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Instead of waiting for some dark horse, it's more practical to keep a close eye on ETH.
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I've heard the phrase "not impossible" many times. But what's the actual probability?
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High volatility means high risk, and then I have to time my entries and exits precisely? Isn't that gambling?
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Are they going to tell me to enter the market again? Stay alert.
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MetaverseVagrant
· 01-14 02:42
It's the same meme coin story again, always claiming the next dark horse, but in the end, it's your own wallet that gets hit the hardest.
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degenwhisperer
· 01-14 02:42
Is the meme coin causing trouble again? Honestly, I'm tired of it. It's always SHIB and PEPE being hyped repeatedly. The real dark horse has long been locked down by institutions.
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StopLossMaster
· 01-14 02:40
Here comes the saying of cutting leeks again, every year different reasons can be made up
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Dark horse, dark horse, I've been talking about it for so many years and still haven't seen one
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Meme coins are just gambling, stop giving yourself psychological hints
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2026? I haven't even broken even by 2025 haha
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High topic relevance = easy to be cut, understand everyone
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Rationally assess your risk tolerance, easy to say, but when losses happen, no one can stay rational
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People waiting for SHIB to double are still waiting now
@$ETH continues to be a focus of the market. From the perspective of the entire crypto asset ecosystem, 2026 may see new opportunities for meme coin projects—especially those with topical relevance and high community engagement. Meme coins like $SHIB and $PEPE, which once sparked widespread discussion in the market, have proven the explosive potential of such assets during certain cycles. If you can identify projects with strong narratives and market attention, it’s not impossible to see the emergence of the next dark horse. Of course, meme coins are inherently volatile and risky, so participation should be accompanied by a rational assessment of your risk tolerance.