Ape In
To buy a token impulsively and in size, usually without research and often near a hype peak.
The phrase captures crowd behavior: pile in fast, ask questions later. To ape in is to commit real money on momentum or a tip rather than analysis.
It borrows from 'apes together strong,' the meme-stock slogan that crossed into crypto. The move is high-risk by definition. Aping into a new token minutes after launch is how many people end up rekt.
Related terms
Short for degenerate gambler, a trader who chases high-risk bets with little regard for fundamentals.
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)The urge to buy an asset because its price is climbing fast and you dread missing the gains.
RektCrypto slang for getting financially destroyed, usually after a leveraged position blows up or a token collapses.
DYOR (Do Your Own Research)A standard disclaimer urging you to investigate a project yourself before risking any money on it.