Honestly, it's more of an art than a science, but I've got my system. I always hunt for the really early ones think under a $1M market cap because that's where you find the biggest upside. The tricky part, though, is avoiding those brutal honeypots or soft rugs. That's exactly where Bitget Onchain becomes my secret weapon. It screens out the sketchy contracts, saving me hours of digging through code manually and, more importantly, keeps me from getting stuck with tokens I can't even sell.
If a token clears that initial filter, scores high (like 90+) on Bitget, and I see some real volume starting to build, then I dive into the fun stuff: checking out the community vibe and its meme strength. Trust me, skipping that first layer of screening is a rookie move; you'll waste so much time chasing scams or untradeable junk.
Take $INVEST for example. I caught it while scrolling through Bitget Onchain’s New Picks. It was trending #2 on Dexscreener, had over $10M in volume, and even got a shoutout from a major KOL. All solid signals! But instead of rushing in, I played it cool. I waited a few minutes, watched the 5-minute chart to make sure it held support, and once I got that confirmation, I entered with a 30% take-profit target. Ended up bagging a quick +31% gain! It just goes to show, sometimes patience really pays off. You don't need to chase every piece of hype; just let the right setup come to you.
What's your go-to strategy for finding early gems?