In the fast-paced world of crypto, predictions can make or break reputations. But sometimes, they just make us laugh. A recent thread on X by @StarPlatinumSOL has gone viral, compiling some of the most spectacularly wrong calls in recent crypto history. From overambitious meme coin targets to outright dismissals that came back to bite, this thread is a reminder that in blockchain, nothing is certain. Let's break it down, focusing on the meme token angles that our readers at Meme Insider love.

Starting with the Murad list. Back in the day, crypto analyst Murad shared his top 10 SSS-tier meme coins with sky-high targets. Think SPX aiming for $100 billion market cap, GIGA at $50 billion, and so on. One year later? The actual caps tell a different story: SPX at $1.3B, GIGA $133M, MOG $410M, APU $65.2M, POPCAT $297M, BITCOIN (the HarryPotterObamaSonic10Inu one) $87M, RETARDIO $19.5M, LOCKIN $12M, MINI $10.2M, and USA $8.6M. While some like SPX and MOG have done well, none hit those trillion-dollar dreams. It's a classic case of hype meeting reality in the meme coin space.

Next up, Jim Cramer's infamous praise for Sam Bankman-Fried, calling him the "JP Morgan of this generation" just months before the FTX collapse. Ouch. This one's more about the broader crypto ecosystem, but it underscores how even mainstream voices can get it spectacularly wrong, affecting sentiment around tokens like those on Solana.

Then there's the Bonk airdrop drama. In late 2022, the Bonk team considered dropping DeGods from their airdrop after the project migrated to Ethereum. A DeGods community member begged to stay in, dismissing Bonk as a "shitcoin that's going to be forgotten in a week." Fast forward, and Bonk's market cap exploded, making that airdrop worth millions. DeGods holders? They missed out big time. This highlights the unpredictable rise of Solana-based meme tokens.

Shifting to NFTs, the RTFKT team mocked Pudgy Penguins for selling toys in Walmart, sarcastically calling it the bright future of Web3. A year later, RTFKT announced they were winding down operations, while Pudgy Penguins continued to thrive, expanding their brand. Though not strictly a meme token, Pudgy has ties to the meme world through its community-driven vibe.

Ansem makes multiple appearances. First, his top 10 meme coins conviction list from 2024, with ambitious targets like $WIF to $100B (current: $971M), $MOG $50B ($410M), $MEW $50B ($255M), $GIGA $50B ($133M), $MICHI $10B ($12.4M), $MOTHER $5B ($7.3M), and $SCF $5B ($4M). Again, solid performers but far from the moonshots predicted. Meme coins on Solana like these show resilience, but predictions often overshoot.

Crypto influencer Clemente bet a tattoo on ETH not hitting a new all-time high by year's end. Just 46 days later, ETH smashed through its previous ATH. Bets like this add fun to the space, but they rarely age well.

Donald Trump's flip-flop is legendary. In 2019, he tweeted against Bitcoin and crypto, calling them volatile and enabling illegal activity. Years later, he's launching NFTs, tokens, and even platforms like WLFI, building his campaign around pro-crypto policies. This shift has boosted meme tokens tied to political themes.

Content creator Loshmi predicted high floor prices for Abstract chain NFTs, like Ruyui at 1.5 ETH, Kabu at 1 ETH. Months later, most are trading well below, with many under 0.1 ETH. Abstract didn't live up to the hype, a cautionary tale for NFT-linked tokens.

Ansem again: "Gut says we're topped." Posted days before a massive bullish rally kicked off, sending BTC, ETH, and meme coins soaring. In crypto, gut feelings are as reliable as a coin flip.

This thread, powered by YEET, is a goldmine for anyone in the meme token game. It shows how quickly things change in blockchain—yesterday's dismissals become today's successes. If you're trading meme coins on Solana or elsewhere, remember: do your own research, and maybe don't bet tattoos on it. Check out the original thread for the full laughs.

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