01Definition
A scout is limited initial exposure within a plan. Promotion means considering more exposure after independent evidence improves.
02Why it matters
Price movement alone does not answer whether the case or execution conditions improved.
03What to check
- Current hygiene and unresolved critical evidence
- Independent demand and thesis confirmation
- Total exposure and executable cost after an add
04Healthy / Dangerous
Healthy
A proposed add has fresh evidence and fits the original limits.
Dangerous
Excitement or fear of missing out drives promotion.
05Beginner mistake
Buying a position to replace the necessary due diligence.
06Takeaway
Promotion needs evidence, not just a moving price.
See the idea
- 01
Price rises after a limited initial entry.
- 02
Independent buyers and liquidity improve, while hygiene is rechecked.
- 03
Consider the new evidence alongside the remaining budget.
Try it on a token
See it in Meme Fast → InspectCompare sampled buyer activity and selling. Verify current hygiene, broader thesis evidence, and execution quotes separately.
Go deeper
Market confirmation can include persistent buyers, absorption, and liquidity changes. Thesis confirmation can include credible attention, a verified catalyst, or product evidence. Correlated copies of the same claim are not independent confirmation. Small size cannot fix a failed hygiene gate or guarantee an easy exit.
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