Only risk what you'd be fine losing entirely

The single most important rule: only ever put in an amount you would be completely fine losing to zero, because that's a realistic outcome for most meme coins, not a worst-case scenario. Never use money earmarked for bills, savings, or anything essential.

Set that amount aside mentally as 'entertainment budget' before you buy anything, this reframes the decision honestly instead of chasing losses trying to get back to break-even.