Binance Co-founder CZ Warns Against Blindly Investing in Random Memecoins
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jan 14 2026
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Source: Benzinga
- Caution on Random Memecoins: Binance co-founder CZ warned followers on social media that blindly investing in random memecoins based on his tweets will 'guarantee losses,' emphasizing the need for investors to be cautious about market sentiment and social media trends.
- Advice to Hold BNB: CZ suggested that instead of chasing memecoins, investors should hold BNB and build on the BNB Chain, aiming to encourage the community to focus on developing meaningful blockchain applications.
- Impact of Dog Coin Mania: In 2025, CZ's sharing of photos of his dog, Broccoli, triggered a flood of tokens named after it, with one called CZ's Dog plummeting over 85% since its launch, highlighting the speculative nature of the market.
- BNB Price Action: As of now, BNB is trading at $939.39, up 2.88% in the last 24 hours, and has gained over 9% year-to-date, showcasing its strong performance as a large-cap cryptocurrency in 2025.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
