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Understanding Coin Listings & the Free Crypto Market
Lately, there’s been a lot of discussion among friends about which coins should or shouldn’t be listed on Binance. Here's my take:
The crypto world is a free market.
Liquidity and trading volume are not limited to one centralized exchange (CEX). Whether it's CEX to CEX, CEX to DEX, or across multiple platforms, the entire space functions as a connected liquidity pool.
Even if Binance doesn’t list certain projects, those projects continue to exist—and capital will find its way to them elsewhere. Whether it's Meme coins, VC-funded tokens, or experimental projects, the trading activity gets distributed across the ecosystem. With the approval of ETFs, traditional finance will also start directing funds into the crypto space, adding further layers of complexity.
Let’s talk about VCs:
Yes, VCs play a role in inflated valuations, but it’s not that simple. Most VCs raise funds under a 7-year cycle (4+3 years), earn management fees/dividends, and typically unlock their investments a year after TGE. Many VCs are struggling now; some are even facing bankruptcy. The LPs (limited partners) behind them may also face losses. Still, projects that raise large funds are often better positioned to survive bear markets and market bubbles.
However, fundamentals like tokenomics, governance models, and use-cases depend on the project team. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
That’s why DYOR (Do Your Own Research) matters. Before investing, look deeper:
What is the token used for?
How is it distributed?
What’s the release schedule?
What is the initial circulation and holding structure?
DeFi has brought more liquidity and freedom, making it harder for CEXs to dictate the rules. But that’s the real beauty of crypto—a truly open market.
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