Trading mistake: forgetting to verify others can sell
One of the most common ways beginners lose money on memecoins: forgetting to verify others can sell. Here is why it happens, what it costs, and how to stop doing it.
Why beginners make this mistake
On a great-looking chart, beginners assume selling works and skip checking the transaction history.
What it costs you
Watch out — If it is a honeypot or near-100% sell tax, you discover your funds are trapped only when you try to exit.
How to fix it
- Check the tx history for successful sells by normal wallets.
- Verify freeze authority is renounced.
- Inspect the sell tax both ways.
- Run a honeypot simulator if unsure.
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