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In a move that has stunned the crypto twitter sphere and validated the aggressive strategies of retail traders, Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has publicly walked back his long-standing mantra of "buying and holding" cryptocurrency being more successful. The concession, made via a viral tweet on Friday morning, comes just days after a <a href="https://financefeeds.com/not-how-degens-feel-patos-founders-tweet-to-binance-founder-cz-goes-viral/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">high-profile digital confrontation</a> with Pointer Patoshi, the pseudonymous founder of the surging Patos Meme Coin ($PATOS). The exchange marks a significant cultural shift in the 2026 crypto landscape, signaling a potential realignment of institutional mindsets with the high-velocity, profit-focused "degen" culture that currently drives market volume. Following the interaction, presale activity for Patos Meme Coin has reached fever pitch, recording its highest sales volume week since the project’s inception in December 2025.
<h2 id="b-the-tweet-heard-round-the-world-b">The Tweet Heard 'Round the World</h2> For years, CZ has been the poster child for "Diamond Hands"—the philosophy of holding assets through volatility with an eye on decade-long horizons. However, in a tweet posted at 9:00 AM EST today, the Binance founder appeared to concede that this strategy does not apply to the current super-cycle. "Have seen some twisted FUD on this ’buy and hold’ tweet. It obviously does not apply to every coin," CZ wrote in the post (viewable here:<a href="https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2016285435568504989" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://x.com/cz_binance/status/2016285435568504989</a>). He continues with a complete explanation, "If you "buy and hold" all crypto ever created, you know how your portfolio will perform. Same as if you bought every internet or AI projects/companies...." While seemingly innocuous to outsiders, insiders recognize this as a direct response to the viral critique leveled at him by Patos Patoshi earlier this week. Patoshi had publicly accused the billionaire of losing touch with the "crypto degens"—the vast army of retail traders who are not looking for 10-year savings plans, but for life-changing, accelerated gains of the kind Patos Meme Coin is engineered to deliver.
<h2 id="b-the-patos-effect-aligning-with-the-degens-b">The "Patos Effect": Aligning with the Degens</h2> The timing of CZ’s retraction has been interpreted by the market as a tacit endorsement—or at least an acknowledgment—of the Patos narrative. Pointer Patoshi’s argument was simple: The majority of the crypto audience in 2026 are not institutional whales; they are everyday people seeking financial velocity. By dismissing their desire for fast gains, industry leaders risk irrelevance. By forcing CZ to publicly pivot, Patoshi has positioned Patos Meme Coin not just as a token, but as the ideological leader of the retail rebellion. "This is a massive validation for the Patos community," says crypto analyst Marcus Aurelius. "For a meme coin founder to get the founder of Binance to effectively say 'You're right, I was wrong' is unprecedented. It shows that Patos has the ear of the industry's highest echelon."
<h2 id="b-presale-activities-surge-to-record-highs-b">Presale Activities Surge to Record Highs</h2> The market vote has been immediate and decisive. Since the digital skirmish began, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PatosMemeCoin.com</a> has experienced a traffic surge that has tested its server capacity. According to on-chain data and project updates, the last seven days have been the most successful sales week since the token's launch on December 18, 2025.&nbsp; Over 100 million tokens have been purchased by Ethereum, BNB, and Solana wallets per the Patos presale contract. [caption id="attachment_188329" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] <img class="size-full wp-image-188329" src="https://financefeeds.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Patos-Meme-Coin-founder-makes-Binacne-founder-Changpeng-Zhao-retract-statement-on-how-to-trade-crypto.png" alt="Patos Meme Coin founder makes Binacne founder Changpeng Zhao retract statement on how to trade crypto" width="1024" height="1024"> Patos Meme Coin founder makes Binacne founder Changpeng Zhao retract statement on how to trade crypto[/caption] "The buyers are voting with their wallets," notes a moderator from the Patos Telegram group. "They are aligning with Patos' founder over Changpeng Zhao. They want a leader who understands the hunger for a 100x or 1000x return, not a billionaire telling them to be patient."
<h2 id="b-price-predictions-the-binance-factor-b">Price Predictions: The Binance Factor</h2> The interaction has inevitably fueled speculation regarding a potential listing of the $PATOS token on the Binance Exchange. While no official announcement has been made, it is fair to argue that the visibility generated by this feud makes a listing significantly more likely if CZ is a man of the people as he claims. Scenario A: The Tier-1 Listing (Q3 2026) If <a href="https://captainaltcoin.com/ai-predicts-binance-or-other-tier-1-cex-will-list-patos-meme-coin-following-record-breaking-debut/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Binance lists Patos Meme Coin in Q3</a> of 2026—capitalizing on the hype and the "Super Bull" cycle—analysts believe the token has the potential to rise beyond $0.25 (25 cents). From the current presale price of roughly $0.00014, this would represent a return on investment (ROI) approaching 1780x. The logic is sound: Binance lists tokens that generate volume and user engagement. Currently, no asset on Solana is generating more social engagement than Patos. Scenario B: The Organic Growth Path. Even without a Binance listing, the outlook remains aggressively bullish. Based on the 7 centralized crypto exchange (CEX) listings already confirmed, analysts expect Patos Meme Coin to reach a minimum value of 50x its presale price (approx. $0.007) shortly after launch. The project continues to stack infrastructure to ensure this floor. Just this week, the team confirmed two new exchange listings:
<ul>
 <li>CETOEX</li>
 <li>BiFinance</li>
</ul> These additions bring the total confirmed CEX count to seven, which will be listed after the <a href="https://www.binance.com/en/square/post/35791659340226" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">token presale</a> concludes.&nbsp; The idea and target of these efforts from Patos is to make the liquidity inflows from the different exchanges provide a robust market cap and cash foundation that ensures early investors can trade freely regardless of Tier-1 decisions.
<h2 id="b-conclusion-a-new-king-of-the-hill-b">Conclusion: A New King of the Hill?</h2> As the presale rushes toward its conclusion, the narrative has shifted. Patos Meme Coin is no longer asking for attention; it is commanding it. By standing toe-to-toe with CZ and winning the argument in the court of public opinion, Pointer Patoshi has cemented his status as a serious player. For investors, the signal is clear. The momentum is with the duck. As CZ retreats to re-evaluate his strategy, the "Patos Flock" is charging forward, wallets open, ready to prove that in 2026, the degens run the show.

Binance Founder ‘CZ’ Retracts “Buy & Hold” Stance After Patos Meme Coin Feud

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