In 2023, I made what some would call a stupid decision. I bought $500 worth of PEPE, a meme coin I barely believed in.
At the time, the market was full of noise. Everyone said:
"It’s just a meme."
"You’ll lose it all."
"Real coins don’t look like cartoons."
But here’s what they didn’t say: Timing + Community + Narrative = Magic.
📈 The Unexpected Pump
Weeks passed. Nothing happened. Then in mid-April, everything changed. PEPE started trending. First 20%, then 200%, then 2,000% in just days.
I watched my $500 grow to $4,000, then $8,000, and finally, $14,200. I was shaking. Not from fear, but disbelief.
Should I sell? Should I wait?
🤯 The Panic and The Plan
At $14K, I sold 70%. Why? Because I had a plan:
✅ Get back my capital
✅ Take profits
✅ Let the rest ride
I held the remaining 30% through the ups and downs. Even today, that wallet still holds over $2,000 worth of PEPE.
🧠 What I Learned
Crypto is about conviction. Memes can make money. So can fundamentals. It’s all about timing and trend.
Don’t be greedy. I would’ve lost it all chasing more. Profit is profit.
Community drives coins. PEPE didn’t pump because of tech. It pumped because people believed in the joke.
🚀 Why This Story Matters
Crypto isn't just charts and candles. It’s stories.
And stories like this are why I’m still here.
So if you're reading this, thinking you missed out... remember:
Your $500 story might just be one smart entry away.
💬 What was YOUR first big crypto win or lesson? Drop it in the comments. Let’s inspire the next wave.
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