RSI Says Overbought, But My Gut Says Moon?

[Andrew]

Okay traders — help me out here.
I’m watching this new meme coin ($SNIFF) and it’s mooning hard. Charts say “RSI overbought,” but this thing is barely hitting normie Twitter yet.
Do RSI signals even matter in meme seasons or nah?
When hype is peaking, TA always seems late. What’s your move?

 

[Ruksh]

Kinda feeling the same way here. Every time I trust RSI in meme runs, I end up selling too early and watching it double after. Feels like hype breaks every rule when these things catch fire. Don’t wanna be exit liquidity but also don’t wanna miss the blowoff top either.

 

[Munashak]

Funny how meme seasons always test the limits of traditional TA. RSI flashing overbought means something in a rational market, but these runs feed on attention more than indicators. When normie Twitter hasn’t even clocked in yet, momentum can stay irrational longer than people expect. Timing exits in hype cycles feels more like reading social sentiment than chart signals.

 

[Harry]

Spot on—RSI and other momentum indicators tend to lose relevance during meme seasons because price action is driven by virality, not fundamentals or TA. Overbought RSI often just reflects early parabolic stages where retail hasn’t even piled in yet. The real risk isn’t “overbought” but liquidity drying up once the hype wave breaks. Smart play here is to scale in small, ride social sentiment (watch Twitter & Telegram spikes), and set exit targets ahead of peak euphoria. TA works better for timing exits than entries in these cycles. Basically, don’t fight the meme, but don’t marry it either.

 

[James Henry]

In meme seasons, RSI “overbought” often just means momentum is kicking in—not that it’s over. TA lags when hype drives price action, especially pre-viral phases. Best move? Scale in small, ride social sentiment, and set exit targets early. Watch Twitter/Telegram for normie traction—it’s a stronger signal than indicators. Don’t overthink it, but don’t hold the bag either.

 

[peterjohn]

In meme seasons, RSI “overbought” is almost meaningless—it just reflects early momentum, not exhaustion. Hype cycles run on social traction, not technicals, so TA often lags entries. Best play? Scale in small, track Twitter/Telegram chatter, and set pre-defined exit targets. Watch liquidity and volume for signs of topping. For $SNIFF, normie interest hasn’t peaked yet, so there’s room—but stay nimble.

 

[Daruk]

RSI in meme season is like bringing a calculator to a rave. Sure, it works, but nobody cares when the bass drops. Ride the hype, watch for the influencer exit pump, and pray to the liquidity gods.

 

[Alison]

RSI barely means anything in meme runs like this. These things run on pure narrative and herd behavior, not technicals. TA works when people are respecting it in meme seasons, they’re not. Most chasing now will be left holding the bag when the mood shifts.

 

[Arizona]

The markets we trade are but mirrors of the human spirit fear, hope, greed, and euphoria given form in candles and charts. RSI, like all tools of analysis, is a map, not the terrain. In seasons of meme-driven mania, reason often steps aside, and momentum becomes its own justification. One must decide whether to be a spectator of the spectacle, a cautious observer heeding ancient signals, or a participant dancing until the music stops. The danger lies not in the tool, but in mistaking the map for the landscape.

 

[jasper]

If the momentum’s still early on normie platforms and mainstream eyes aren’t on it yet, RSI can be a lagging metric in these cycles. Meme seasons feed on virality, not fundamentals. I’d track social mentions, wallet distribution spikes, and liquidity inflows before leaning on TA signals. These meta-trends usually dictate the next leg before RSI cool-offs even register.

 

[Aesthatic girl]

RSI in meme season? That’s like checking a speed limit sign in a drag race. When a coin like $SNIFF is mid-moon and normie Twitter’s still asleep, TA becomes more lagging than leading. In hype cycles, narrative outruns indicators. Ride the mania—just don’t forget where the exit is.

 

[SUNSHINE]

Totally feeling this! When $SNIFF is just warming up and RSI’s screaming overbought, that’s usually a green flag in meme season. TA’s great, but narrative and hype are the real drivers here. If normie Twitter hasn’t caught on yet, there’s gas left in the tank. I’m riding it—with a tight plan!

 

[Snowy]

Great question—when meme coins like $SNIFF start pumping, traditional TA like RSI can feel irrelevant. Meme seasons run on hype velocity, not mean reversion. If normie Twitter hasn’t even sniffed it yet (pun intended), there’s probably more juice. I’m in, but trailing with tight stops—ride the chaos, manage the risk!