Why “Free” Listings Might Be Your Most Expensive Mistake
You’ve probably seen posts about “free listings” on major CEXs. Sounds amazing, right?
But here’s the truth: unless your token is the next PEPE or TRUMP, you’re most likely paying for that listing — one way or another
Let’s break it down 👇
✅ Yes, some projects got listed for free due to hype.
$PEPE, $TRUMP — both went viral and rode the meme wave all the way to top-tier exchanges
But those are the exceptions, not the rule
In 99% of cases, you’re paying — even if the exchange says it’s “free”
Here’s how it usually works:
1. The exchange says:
“We’ll list your project for free. Just allocate some tokens for marketing.”
2. Sounds reasonable. Until you realize:
Those tokens often end up dumped in the order book.
So you didn’t pay in cash —
You paid with your own liquidity. And the result?
🔥 In the best case, you “pay” 80% of your token’s value
💸 In the worst case — we’ve seen projects lose 2.5x the original value in USDT
That’s not free
That’s expensive
And the worst part? Founders realize it too late
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🧠 Don’t fall for marketing buzzwords.
If an offer sounds too good to be true — it probably is
If you’re planning a listing and want a clear breakdown of real costs (with no BS), we’re here to help
→ DM me “listing” and I’ll send you info how to avoid overpaying from your own liquidity
