2026-01-13 07:34:55

What is the standard routine for crypto fundraising in 2026? Inflate the valuation to $100 million FDV, then when no one bites, switch to an ICO fundraising with a $20 million FDV. Don't forget to allocate $10 million FDV to KOLs, all instantly claimed. And finally? Dump all the chips on retail investors. This process looks very familiar—because it has become the standard playbook in the circle. This cycle in the crypto market is essentially a collective performance by practitioners and participants.

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rekt_but_not_broke

· 11h ago

In 2026, it's still the same old tricks; really no one can come up with something new.

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fren_with_benefits

· 01-13 23:17

This tactic is really becoming more and more blatant; retail investors are just the final mugs, huh.

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CrossChainBreather

· 01-13 08:04

It's the same old trick again, I'm fed up.

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StableCoinKaren

· 01-13 07:38

Ha, it's the same old trick again, with KOLs taking advantage of retail investors one after another.

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WalletManager

· 01-13 07:35

I’ve seen through this script of cutting leeks long ago. The key is that retail investors are still foolishly taking the bait, and I really can't hold back anymore. I've always said that on-chain analysis can easily reveal the pattern of KOL wallets being quickly drained, and none of those large accounts with a 10 million limit are truly long-term holders. The water in contract auditing is the deepest; even with vulnerabilities, they still raise funds. No wonder the market is so chaotic. Proper private key management and staying away from these projects is the right approach. Managing your assets well is more important than anything else. --- I've seen this routine too many times; I can even memorize the FDV numbers. --- Honestly, it's institutions exploiting institutions, with retail investors catching the last wave. How lacking in risk awareness is that? --- Why do people keep pouring money in? There are so many liquidity outlets on cross-chain bridges just sitting there. --- Classic case, just wait and see the upcoming collapse drama.

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