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ape in
What does ape in mean?
To pile into a coin or NFT quickly and with little or no due diligence, driven by hype, a chart, or a tweet. Often shortened to 'ape' or used as 'aped in'.
"I aped into that new dog coin at 3 AM just because a big account tweeted about it."
Origin
From crypto Twitter and Discord culture around 2020-2021, tied to the 'apes together strong' meme and the WallStreetBets / GameStop era where 'ape' became a badge of honor for retail traders. The 'ape' framing leans into self-deprecating 'we're just dumb apes' humor.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ape in' mean in crypto?
It means buying a big amount of a coin quickly on impulse, usually chasing hype instead of doing research. It's deliberately reckless.
Is 'ape in' an insult?
Not really — traders use it on themselves as a half-joke. Calling someone an ape in crypto is almost a compliment for guts.
Where does the 'ape' part come from?
From the 'apes together strong' meme tied to the GameStop and WallStreetBets crowd, who embraced being called dumb money.
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