Myth: "High trading volume means strong demand"
A common belief among memecoin traders: "High trading volume means strong demand." Here is why that is a misleading — and what to do instead.
Verdict
Misleading
The reality
Volume is the single easiest metric to fake. Wash-trading bots can manufacture enormous volume by trading a token back and forth between a handful of related wallets, with zero real demand behind it.
The number that actually reflects demand is unique buyers. A coin can show six-figure volume from only a couple dozen wallets — that is not demand, it is a costume.
Why the myth is wrong
- Volume can be 100% wash-traded.
- Compare volume to unique buyers/makers.
- Few buyers + huge volume = wash trading.
- Real demand brings many new wallets.
- Trending lists rank on volume, so they are gameable.
The rule to follow instead
Reading the chart is step one. Getting pinged in real time is step two.
Get the live contract and suggested size in Telegram for $10/week. Free name-and-score DMs are available if you want to try it first. No alert guarantees a profitable trade.
Education only — not financial advice. Memecoins are extremely high risk.
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