STORY TIME: Was sitting with my grandpa’s old friend, a trader with over 30 years of experience in traditional markets. Didn’t expect him to bring up crypto… Let alone memecoins. 😂 He casually started asking me questions about meme coins. Then says, “I’m thinking of swing trading some of these with the cup & handle pattern I used back in the day.” He was ready to apply classic TA on What hit me most - he looked both curious and awkward. He started naming random meme coins… Stopped mid-sentence, and said: “I like Pepe more than Fartcoin. At least it has a decent name.” The way he said “Fartcoin” with hesitation had me crying inside. He went on: “These coins do nothing. No real use. Just hype. But you can trade the volatility. Just be careful. Never go all in. Always manage risk.” Pure risk-management wisdom, from someone who’s seen it all. And yet, despite all that experience… he seemed almost ashamed to be talking about this stuff. Like he was worried I’d judge him for analyzing what he called “shitcoins.” But I didn’t. I respected it. Because in that moment — I saw something rare: An old-school trader, humble enough to learn something new. Brave enough to explore what he doesn’t fully get. Willing to evolve, even if it felt uncomfortable. We laughed about names, patterns, and pumps… But deep down, I knew I’d remember that conversation forever. CT meets classic market wisdom. Such a wholesome moment. ❤️