2026-01-05 08:28:07

A prominent figure who once commanded a nine-figure portfolio pivoted to launching a meme token, ultimately dumping bags onto retail holders. This move reflects an emerging pattern in the crypto market where established players leverage their reputation and capital to front-run their own projects, leaving late participants holding inflated positions. The scenario highlights the importance of examining token distribution mechanics and insider lock-up periods before entering any community-driven projects.

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RektButSmiling

· 01-08 08:26

This trick is really clever; big players cutting the leeks still need to be justified and legitimate.

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BugBountyHunter

· 01-08 07:07

This sneaky thing, it's really a routine... It should have been fixed with a lock-up period long ago.

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TokenTaxonomist

· 01-06 23:04

ngl, let me pull up my spreadsheet rq... the vesting mechanics on this one are taxonomically incorrect. data suggests otherwise when you compare locked supply ratios to historical rug patterns. statistically speaking, nine-figure portfolios don't just pivot to meme tokens w/o systematic risk assessment involved. cryptographic darwinism at its finest honestly

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BankruptWorker

· 01-05 08:58

Is this the same trick again? Can big players still openly manipulate retail investors like this?

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MEVHunterBearish

· 01-05 08:58

Old tricks again, big players never get tired of harvesting the little guys.

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ForkTrooper

· 01-05 08:58

Another textbook example of a big shot cutting leeks, it's just infuriating to watch.

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WenMoon42

· 01-05 08:45

It's the same old trick again—big players always make the most money by harvesting retail investors.

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YieldWhisperer

· 01-05 08:38

Another old trick, big players hype a meme coin, then run away first, leaving retail investors holding the bag... How many times do we have to see this play out before it changes?

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