Myth: "You can reliably time the exact top"
A common belief among memecoin traders: "You can reliably time the exact top." Here is why that is a false — and what to do instead.
Verdict
False
The reality
Nobody consistently sells the exact top. Tops are only obvious in hindsight, and trying to nail them usually means holding too long and round-tripping the gain while waiting for "a bit more."
The realistic, profitable approach is laddering out into strength — selling portions as price rises — which captures most of the upside without requiring a perfect call.
Why the myth is wrong
- Tops are clear only in hindsight.
- Chasing the exact top causes round-trips.
- Laddering beats a single perfect call.
- Selling into strength gets better fills.
- Recovering initial early removes the pressure.
The rule to follow instead
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