We’re all riding on that Lambo dream, pumped up by narratives of these crypto overnight millionaires. BONK, PEPE and WIF have all had their turn in the market spotlight. They’ve led protests and set Fear Of Missing Out on fire! Honestly, are we truly expecting transformative impacts by 2030? Or are we confusing the current meme coin mania for something more sustainable? I’m here to tell you—take this from someone who has written three of ‘em—a healthy dose of skepticism goes a long way.

Will Memes Pay Your Mortgage?

Changelly based prediction data and crypto “experts” just lobbing price targets in 2030? Sure, it makes for clickbait headlines. Let’s make the analogy from meme coins to, I don’t know, baseball cards. Remember the Beanie Baby craze? As we know, hype cycles are cyclical for everything and the history books are full of all the things once thought to be collectibles now collecting dust in attics.

Think about it. These coins thrive on virality. When the memes stop being meme-orable what happens when the memes are no longer sagacious? Except when the next shiny object comes along and grabs the internet’s attention, what then? Will PEPE still resonate in five years? Will BONK still be barking? I doubt it.

Here's the inconvenient truth: most of these projects lack fundamental value. They’re constructed on speculation, on community vibes, and the just-wait-until-I-get-rich-quick ethos. That's not an investment strategy; it's gambling.

Beyond the Hype: Cold, Hard Reality

Okay, let's entertain the $500-in-each scenario. Maybe one of these coins moons. Maybe you 10x your investment. Great! You've got $5,000. Now what?

Is that going to fund your retirement? Pay for your kids' college education? Probably not. Lots of real money in crypto has been made on the back of projects that have real-world use cases. It’s not to be found in TikTok fads. Consider the tech, the use case, the people developing it.

Meme coins are like purchasing a lottery ticket. It's fun to dream about winning, but you wouldn't bet your entire life savings on it, would you?

The FOMO Trap: Resist It!

We read articles predicting bullish divergences for BONK or symmetrical triangles for WIF. Technical analysis is certainly an important tool, but it can’t be relied on 100% particularly in the fickle world of meme coins. After all, patterns can unravel in a heartbeat when the narrative changes.

Avoid the fear of missing out (FOMO) impulse that gets you hooked. Or the faceless crypto “genius” from 08/07/2025, referenced and cited throughout these articles. He’s likely just shilling his own bags, attempting to pump your price so he can dump on you.

Here's a thought-provoking question: Why are these "experts" sharing their insights? Are they really interested in making you wealthy or are they interested in their self-interest.

Look, I’m not trying to villainize meme coins here. In the short run they’re fun and maybe even profitable. But let that not be confused with intentionally misleading everyone on a substantive investment strategy. By 2030, the vast majority of these coins will be forgotten, relegated to the digital graveyard of failed crypto projects. Don’t let your hard-earned dollars get buried with them.

  • Diversify: Don't put all your eggs in one basket, especially a meme coin basket.
  • Do Your Research: Understand the underlying technology and the team behind the project.
  • Invest in Utility: Focus on projects with real-world applications and long-term potential.
  • Manage Your Risk: Only invest what you can afford to lose.

If you can't answer these questions confidently, it's probably best to stay away. You can earn wealth in the crypto ecosystem through much better approaches. These techniques aren’t subject to the fickle fashions of pop culture and viral trends on the internet.

Ask yourself:

  • What problem is this meme coin solving?
  • Does it have a strong team and community?
  • What are the long-term prospects for the project?

If you can't answer these questions confidently, it's probably best to stay away. There are far better ways to build wealth in the crypto space, ones that don't rely on the fickle whims of internet trends.