2026-01-06 16:31:39

The story of catching a lucky break is the easiest to happen in the crypto circle. Take $MURU as an example, initially airdropped over a thousand coins, and I didn't pay attention at all. Suddenly, it surged to a price of 50U. This kind of surprise can be quite complicated for large holders.

Tokens with fewer airdrops are actually easier to hold — I've tried this trick myself. $light only received 10 tokens in one account at the time, and I was too lazy to claim them. As a result, it later skyrocketed to 4U each. Sometimes, it's those "worthless" things that end up giving you unexpected gains.

Speaking of a major exchange adjusting its strategy, their new tactic is to pump Meme tokens to ignite market sentiment? Stacking FDV to 500 million? That logic is a bit absurd. But on the other hand, in this market, pumping the price is about influence and attraction. That's how it really works.

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AltcoinHunter

· 01-07 18:01

Damn, not claiming it actually made me money? I feel like this is just survivor bias—no one talks about those who claimed and then went to zero. It's indeed outrageous for an exchange to pump Meme to a 500 million FDV, but you're right, this market is basically a stage—only those who hype it up are the real players. Missing out on over 1,000 MURU and only getting 50U is really heartbreaking. I’ve even deleted all my airdrops now.

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MemecoinTrader

· 01-07 10:05

yo the MURU narrative cascading exactly as sentiment models predicted... nobody talks about the psyops layer tho, right? that's where real alpha hides

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FlashLoanLord

· 01-06 16:47

Sniping does have an element of luck, but more often it’s about information asymmetry. The "unexpected gains" that big players get have long been part of their plan; we’re just seeing the results. I agree that holding onto airdrops with fewer of them makes more sense; you’re less willing to part with what you have. The major exchanges’ recent moves are truly brilliant—they’re treating the market like an ATM, boldly inflating FDV to five billion... but that’s just the current situation; whoever acts first wins. Those rushing in are betting on the next wave of sniping, not realizing they’ve already become someone else’s target to be sniped. Lazy is the biggest advantage in this market—ignoring and not acting is how you survive longer.

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FromMinerToFarmer

· 01-06 16:38

The things you miss are often the most valuable—that logic is brilliant. Meme coins with a 500 million FDV, basically just whoever can tell the best story. Airdrops that no one claims often end up making people rich. Why do I always go against the trend? Market manipulation = influence, that statement is provocative. Coins thrown out casually, and later they all double in value—it's unbelievable. Is this the new trick of exchanges? Relying purely on emotions? What I fear most is that I chase after things others are too lazy to claim.

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PoolJumper

· 01-06 16:34

The forgotten coins actually doubled in value; I've experienced this too. Laziness leads to wealth, haha. The FDV stacking of Meme coins is indeed outrageous, but retail investors just fall for this trick. Too many airdrops make you reluctant to part with them, it's just so surreal. 500 million FDV sounds impressive, but in reality, it's just a new way to harvest retail investors. Pumping the market = control of the narrative. This hits right at the core—cryptocurrency circles are just that blunt.

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