In the fast-paced world of meme coins, where trends shift quicker than a viral TikTok, one crypto enthusiast is calling out what he sees as a fleeting fad: launchpad rotations. Michael Paik, known on X as @paik_michael, dropped a thought-provoking thread on August 13, 2025, suggesting that constantly switching between launchpads like Pump.fun or Bonk might not be the winning strategy everyone thinks it is. Instead, he argues, traders should stick to coins and communities they genuinely vibe with.

For those new to the scene, launchpads are platforms that make it easy to create and launch new meme tokens, often on blockchains like Solana. Think of them as the starting blocks for the next big dog-themed coin or whatever absurdity catches fire next. "Rotations" refer to the practice of jumping from one launchpad's ecosystem to another, chasing the hottest pumps and trying to time the market's whims. Paik believes this is "illusory" – basically, a mirage that won't hold up long-term.

He kicks off his thread with: "i'm in the current mind that 'launchpad rotations' are going to prove to be illusory and, because none of these launchpads have any real long-term moats, they will end up coexisting -- people will stop inefficiently rotating and just buy into coins and communities they like." Here, "moats" is a business term borrowed from Warren Buffett, meaning sustainable competitive advantages. Paik's point? These platforms don't have unbreakable edges, so they'll all stick around, and the frenzy of rotating will fizzle out.

Building on that, Paik adds in a follow-up post: "at the end of the day, participants will always revert to buying things that they speculate will have more green candles." Green candles are those upward spikes on price charts that make traders' hearts race – essentially, betting on what will go up. He advises watching the market flow and jumping in when momentum is strong, rather than forcing rotations.

He wraps up with some sage advice: "if you believe certain launchpads are here to stay, then entries and exits on coins are clearer while rotations still happen. when the rising tide lifts all boats, that's your signal that holding is much higher ev than swinging levels and metas." "EV" stands for expected value, a gambler's way of saying the smarter bet over time. In bull markets, when everything's pumping, holding tight beats trying to swing trade every dip and peak.

The thread sparked reactions, including a quoted post from @PaikCapital highlighting coins like $GP, $BONK, and $PUMP, with charts showing their performance. No need for tribalism, he says – send them all.

One reply from @TokabuTheSpirit brought some meme energy: "1:1 BELIEVE IN THE SPIRIT OF GAMBLING WITHIN YOU 3:3 MANY LAUNCHPADS>>>SAME SPIRIT" alongside a trippy image.

Other users chimed in, mentioning tokens like $TROLL, $URANUS, and $USELESS as ones to watch, or echoing the sentiment that the endgame is "violent sending" of all on-chain bags – crypto slang for aggressive price pumps.

Paik's insights resonate in the meme coin space, where hype often trumps fundamentals. By focusing on speculation and community, rather than platform-hopping, traders might find more sustainable plays. If you're diving into Solana memes or eyeing the next launchpad darling, remember: sometimes, the best move is to believe in what you hold and ride the wave when it comes.

For the full thread, check it out here. What's your take on launchpad rotations? Share in the comments below and stay tuned to Meme Insider for more breakdowns on the wild world of meme tokens.