Why am I still holding $RATO after a 70x gain?
I already explained part of the reason yesterday. ETH desperately needs a phenomenon-level #memecoin like $PEPE to restore confidence. Other sectors are saturated, with high costs to drive growth and low participation from retail investors. The best approach is to launch a top-tier meme coin.
Looking back at history, it’s not hard to see that $Shib and $PEPE were born during ETH’s two breakthroughs of the $4,000 mark in 2021 and 2024, respectively. This time, ETH’s strong comeback is bound to give rise to another iconic product. If ETH returns to $4,000, #RATO could potentially reach a $1 billion market cap.
Whether it’s #Shib or #PEPE, every hype cycle has been at a breakout level, vastly different from the usual in-circle PVP games we play. This level of meme coin can be considered a phase representative of the crypto space. Even people around you who don’t trade crypto might hear about it. The last token of this kind was $Trump.
Meme coins with genuine long-term consensus will experience continuous turnover and rotation during their upward phase. From the hourly candlestick chart, it’s clear that every dip is followed by a rebound, and each rebound breaks a new high. This indicates strong and sustained new capital inflows. Even those who exit the market don’t need to worry about a lack of new entrants. The effect continues to expand, making it unlikely for a sudden and complete collapse to occur.
Currently, RATO’s $30 million market cap may seem like it has already achieved significant growth, but for new capital, this could just be the beginning. Binance hasn’t listed it yet, and this expectation is visibly apparent. It feels reminiscent of the zero-removal gameplay of meme coins in 2021.
Lastly, a reminder to everyone: all top-tier meme coins have derivative effects. The birth of RATO will inevitably lead to a series of derivative tokens, such as the mother mouse $RATIE, the villain character #Gasspas, and other similar imitators. However, only one leader with infinite consensus can truly survive long-term. The others are at best short-term speculative plays.
Let's briefly review the $RATO coin, sharing my genuine thoughts as a small investor!
Although I've gained over tenfold, I've only cashed out my initial investment x2 for now. I won't sell the majority, and I'm waiting for the next phase when it gets listed on Binance Alpha. If it truly breaks a billion, it will be the new king on ETH, comparable to the phenomenon of $PEPE.
When I first saw @RatoTheRatCoin, I was largely influenced by the illusion of #PEPE. Although it was designed by the same designer as PEPE, the relationship between the two isn't that significant, and the official Twitter only has over 200 followers.
I observed the K-line for a day before deciding to invest. The main reason was that the community, like the initial PEPE, is highly decentralized without strong internal manipulation. The token's first two days of low-level consolidation were stable, with no significant sell-offs.
Next is the timing of entry. Only a few people are in CX. If there were larger capital or KOL endorsements, the market cap wouldn't be just a few hundred thousand. This is why I was cautious with my early entry and didn't invest heavily. Playing with small positions and high odds means I won't regret it even if I earn less.
The most important factor was the timing coinciding with ETH's rise. For Ethereum, merely having token price increases is too singular; the ecosystem must drive growth to achieve positive market cap growth. Under the current market conditions, only the meme sector has this potential. Established communities like #moodeng, $pepe, and $shib are too mature for capital to intervene. Supporting a new king is the best choice, using the wealth effect of the ecosystem to restore confidence in Ethereum.
For such a long time, ETH really needs a star asset. So far, #RATO is the one I'm most willing to hold long-term. I can't make grand claims, and it's uncertain if this coin will lead to significant wealth, but at least it's one of the more promising assets for me.
As small investors in the crypto world, we only need to seize one big opportunity. On Ethereum, a #memecoin either doesn't emerge, or when it does, it must be a big player that shakes the crypto world.
Lastly, let me say: "Mice love rice, RATO family, today's rice is on the house!"
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