How does XT.COM uncover 100x alpha returns in the Meme ecosystem?
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How does XT.COM uncover 100x alpha returns in the Meme ecosystem?
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Recently, there's been an interesting discussion within the crypto community: among the current Meme wave, which CEX do you think has performed the best? Frequently mentioned by users are XT.COM, Bitget, and Gate.
XT.COM’s inclusion is both surprising and logical. Over the past six years, XT.COM had maintained a relatively average performance—solidly mid-tier among second-tier exchanges.
However, during this Meme surge, XT.COM abandoned its previously conservative approach and actively embraced industry trends. It was the first to list dozens of Meme coins including BOME, SLERF, IQ50, and DEGENBASE. SMOLE was listed almost simultaneously with Swap, and returns on certain tokens briefly exceeded 100x, earning it the nickname "Alpha Hunter."
I. XT.COM Leads Users into the Meme Wave
During this Meme frenzy, we've witnessed "mythical" stories—such as projects raising tens of thousands of SOL from just a contract address—and BOME reaching a $1 billion market cap in only three days, setting a record for the fastest listing on Binance. Early participants in various Meme projects have even seen returns exceeding hundreds of times their initial investment.
Yet, most market participants eventually realize a sad truth: they didn’t make money from the Meme wave—in fact, many lost money. Turning “bikes into Bentleys” remains just someone else’s story on Twitter.
Why such a huge disparity among participants in the same market? The core reason lies in the long access path for ordinary users to Meme coins, making it difficult to get in early and seize wealth opportunities.
Typically, the development path for Meme coins is:
1. Project teams first establish liquidity on DEXs and announce the smart contract address via official social media;
2. A small number of users buy on DEXs, driving up prices;
3. Market热度 continues rising, pushing prices higher;
4. Centralized exchanges list the Meme coin, allowing the broadest user base to trade.
Most users lose money because they enter at the very end of this chain, ultimately becoming the "bagholders." Therefore, there are only two ways for users to truly profit from Memes:
First, use BOT tools or write custom scripts to jump in immediately at launch. However, this requires high technical expertise and isn't accessible to most. In practice, these BOT tools often underperform.
For example, on the day SLERF launched (March 18), I used pepe and gmgn bots right at opening. But due to extreme market volatility, my trades failed to execute, causing me to miss the opportunity entirely. Some community members were sniped, buying at peaks, or suffered slippage over 30%.
Clearly, BOT tools weren't consistently effective during this Meme wave—sometimes failing to secure hot projects while succeeding on less popular ones, making them somewhat useless.
Second, shorten the average user’s access path to Memes, turning the "last link" into the "first link." Simply put, centralized exchanges should list Meme coins as quickly as possible—ideally right at or shortly after launch—so regular users aren't bagholders but instead become early adopters.
Take SLERF: it went live on-chain at 3:30 PM on March 18. Just one and a half hours later, XT.COM listed it at $0.05 USDT—the earliest among all CEXs. Users who bought upon listing could still achieve significant gains.
After all, the core market consists of retail investors who lack advanced on-chain trading capabilities. By promptly listing Meme projects, CEXs like XT.COM effectively meet urgent market demand, bringing retail users into the Meme wave and significantly contributing to the expansion of these projects themselves.
II. Leading Meme Listings, XT.COM Achieves Strong Results
For CEXs, high-quality assets are undoubtedly the key factor in attracting and retaining users. Given the immense market attention around Memes, every major exchange naturally wants in, rushing to list Solana ecosystem Meme projects. Among them, XT.COM stands out remarkably.
First, timeliness. Memes are highly explosive and fast-moving; earlier listings typically yield higher returns. For instance, Binance was the last to list BOME—already at its peak—and saw continuous price drops afterward. In contrast, XT.COM was the first exchange to list BOME on March 14 at 5 PM, just two hours after its on-chain launch. After listing on XT.COM, BOME surged over 40x.
Many other exchanges didn’t list BOME until the next day—March 15 at 5 PM—by which time the token’s market cap had already reached $300 million, leaving little room for further growth.
Second, profitability. During the Meme wave, hundreds of new projects emerge daily, but most have short lifespans—some are outright scams. Many players jokingly refer to them as “friends-only startups where everyone cuts each other.” Allowing all such projects onto a platform would be irresponsible toward users. Thus, high-quality project selection becomes the primary challenge for any CEX listing team.
Fortunately, XT.COM passed this test, delivering impressive results through strict curation. For example, the platform only lists Meme projects with broad user bases and strong market attention, or those that have achieved certain levels of liquidity and market cap.
BOME is just one example. Most Meme coins listed on XT.COM saw substantial post-launch gains. According to statistics, more than 43 Meme tokens appreciated over 100% after listing, with BOME achieving the highest gain at 11,200%. See below:
Undoubtedly, XT.COM has genuinely lowered the barrier to entry for Memes, helping users capture alpha (excess) returns.
Third, added value. Beyond holding Meme coins, users are drawn to additional benefits. XT.COM delivers on this front. For example, it hosted a deposit-and-trade competition for BOME, featuring welcome gifts, time-limited trading events, and new-user rewards, with a prize pool of 50,000 USDT. Similar promotional activities are commonly included in other Meme listing announcements.
Fourth, liquidity and authenticity. Meme traders often worry whether immediate trading offered by exchanges is genuine or just synthetic data pools controlled by the exchange itself—leaving users at the mercy of manipulation. This concern isn't unfounded. One exchange previously created a data pool for TokenFi, a new project linked to FLOKI, attempting to control pricing. When the token surged too high, the exchange incurred massive losses and abruptly shut down trading, sparking widespread user complaints.
XT.COM has taken serious measures here. With SLERF, for instance, it committed $1 million to enhance order book depth and subsidized market makers to deliver top-tier trading experience. Additionally, withdrawals were enabled immediately without restrictions, proving the platform operates real markets with sufficient reserves—not artificial data pools.
III. Memes ≠ Bubble: XT.COM Maintains Rigorous Selection
The 2024 bull market differs significantly from previous cycles. Old Money institutions like BlackRock continue aggressive buying, pushing Bitcoin to new highs, greatly boosting market confidence and injecting both new capital and revitalizing existing crypto funds.
This capital seeks new vehicles, giving rise to various narratives—one of which is Memes. Unlike past cycles, when Meme sectors usually rose last before a sharp correction, this cycle defies old patterns: the Meme sector remains red-hot, wave after wave.
Memes have long been controversial in crypto, labeled as “bubbles” or “scams.” Many argue they distract from core technological innovation in crypto, claiming they’re inherently worthless.
However, according to XT.COM CEO Albin Warin, dismissing Meme coins’ value altogether is unreasonable. Dogecoin and SHIB, for example, broke into mainstream awareness with multi-billion dollar market caps—this level of consensus holds real value. As a cultural expression, Meme coins need time to earn trust, especially in an industry bound by decades-old doctrines about what constitutes value. Moreover, Memes carry social significance—they serve as critical tests of financial freedom.
“Users have trading demands. Our responsibility—as a CEX—is to meet their expectations and stay user-focused. Denying Meme value and opposing users will lead them to vote with their feet. An exchange that alienates its users won’t be open for long,” said Albin Warin.
User-first has been XT.COM’s guiding principle since inception. From rigorous token selection to offering diverse crypto financial services, XT.COM has stayed true to its mission—a key reason it has successfully navigated multiple market cycles.
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