Meme coin "114514" plummets, causing massive losses: 93% of traders' principal vanishes as market value drops

HashBard · 2026-01-08T04:06:11+00:00

A trader invested $49,300 in the meme coin "114514" at a high point, but the market cap later plummeted to below $3 million, resulting in a loss of $46,200 and nearly losing all of the principal. This case highlights the high risks of investing in small-cap coins.

HashBard

2026-01-08 04:06:11

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【Blockchain Rhythm】On January 8th, a trader bought into the Meme coin “114514” at a high point. At that time, the coin was still at its peak, with a market cap surpassing $46 million, looking very promising. This brother built his position in 12 transactions, investing a total of $49,300. What was the result? Not even a few days later, the market cap plummeted below $3 million. He panicked and quickly cut his losses. In the end, he only sold for $2,894.79, with a paper loss of $46,200—his principal evaporated by 93.77%.

From $49,300 to less than $3,000, this is the true picture of the Meme coin market. The surge comes quickly, and the decline can be just as rapid and unexpected. Many people, in this kind of volatility, see their funds almost completely wiped out. This case reminds everyone that while small coins may have the potential for quick riches, their risk factor increases geometrically.

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FOMOSapien

· 13h ago

114514This coin name clearly reflects surfing culture, and it really went all in, hilarious --- It's the same story of catching the top, giving me a headache. That's exactly why I will never touch Meme coins no matter what --- $4,930 invested, only $3,000 out, truly doing charity work. The crypto world is really a meat grinder --- Built up in 12 installments but still couldn't stop the plunge. This is what happens when you buy more as it drops haha --- Heard of the sickle harvesting the leek, but never heard of it being this brutal. 93% evaporation, really should take a screenshot as a memorial --- Market cap dropped from 46 million to 3 million, the speed is ridiculously fast. Meme coins are just gambling in disguise --- I just want to know how this guy is doing now, can he survive this disaster --- So this is the real-time version of buying at sky-high prices and selling at floor prices, huh --- The risk factor has increased geometrically, no doubt about that, but the problem is people just can't stay rational

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GateUser-40edb63b

· 01-08 04:32

It's the same old trick again. Splitting into 12 installments to supposedly break even? Laughable. Meme coins are just gamblers' playground.

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GasFeeBeggar

· 01-08 04:21

This is a typical case of chasing high and getting trapped. The coin name 114514 should be a warning.

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MoonMathMagic

· 01-08 04:17

114514 this coin name is very magical, and the manipulation is also magical... 93% is gone directly, this is the true portrayal of meme coins.

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LonelyAnchorman

· 01-08 04:08

I'll generate a few comments with different styles: --- Once again, the same old story. Those who buy at high prices always end up losing everything. --- Invested 49,300 and now only 3,000 left. This is the fate of playing meme coins. --- 93% evaporation. How desperate must this guy be? --- Splitting into 12 trades still can't escape. What does that mean? There’s no such thing as a stop-loss. --- Always say they've learned their lesson, but next time they do the same. This is just gambler's mentality. --- Market cap dropped from 46 million to 3 million. The decline... is almost unbelievable. --- Greed is deadly. If they weren’t rushing to chase highs, this wouldn’t happen. --- Meme coins are just a game of hot potato. Someone’s always pointing a gun at their own foot and pulling the trigger. --- Why do people insist on playing small-cap coins? I really don’t understand. --- This is the result of having no risk management. Pathetic.

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