The $RTO rug pull was brutal yesterday. It’s tough to say if it was just one person or a group behind it, but most of the selloff came from the dev wallet and two others. NFA—I wouldn’t touch it. Disappointing, because the idea was solid, and the Reddit community behind it was great.

So how do you avoid situations like this? The answer is simple: invest in real projects, not pump-and-dumps.

Here are two projects I’ve been following for a while (just my opinion, not financial advice—I’m not part of the teams, I just like the devs and communities):

$CATBAT – CatBat (3.2M MC)

• r/CATBAT
• mo7mapMrCsyci5w1td1wgrKPtNeCfjfkKi96DknWi5N

https://preview.redd.it/lmg8kjok66he1.jpg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8129d09f111c5ff8561c883499e004d3a246d1e

The dev team behind $CATBAT has been working tirelessly for over 3 months. Despite taking a dip after reaching highs, they’ve continued to build and improve the project. They’ve called out rug pulls before they happen, showing a commitment to protecting the community from scams.

• What I like: They have utility, a locked supply, and a long-term vision. Their community on Reddit is strong, active, and dedicated. I feel confident in where this project is headed.

$KEK – KEK (3.1M MC)

• r/BasedKekCoin
• 3HxDM7xreHuop94zzzVP39fTKLvJCwHcSYgrSf8cyg5M

https://preview.redd.it/c4po6dsl66he1.jpg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=7746482156c3c030f72de4018b220bbae567ef9c

$KEK’s dev team is all about transparency. They own up to mistakes and don’t shy away from criticism. They’re adding staking pools to reward holders and have formed a partnership with an MMA fighter. Despite some massive spikes and dips, the project continues to grow—even in tough times.

• What I like: The community on Telegram and 4chan is highly active, and they’re starting to pick up steam on Reddit too. They’ve shown resilience and continue to push forward.

There are probably other great projects out there that I haven’t come across yet, but these two are the ones I’ve been following and feel good about. As part of the Bad Traders Club, we’re all about organic growth and supporting projects that put in the work every day.

$BTC – Bad Traders Club (150K MC)

• r/BadTradersClub
• 3HxDM7xreHuop94zzzVP39fTKLvJCwHcSYgrSf8cyg5M

https://preview.redd.it/0fmfgcqj66he1.jpg?width=400&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=62be066da1230155ec007a3487d0bb073a4ce94c

Remember: If it looks too good to be true, it usually is. Stick to real projects and invest wisely.

Sorry if I missed any other cool projects out there! Drop them in the comments and I’ll check them out!