Dialogue HTX Fire Partner Episode 4丨Smart Investing: Seizing Bull Market Opportunities and Avoiding "Shooting Shitcoins" Risks
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Dialogue HTX Fire Partner Episode 4丨Smart Investing: Seizing Bull Market Opportunities and Avoiding "Shooting Shitcoins" Risks
In a bull market, "hold" and reduce trading.
Navigating Web3 tides with focused insightsRecently, Huobi HTX launched the fourth episode of its new series "#Dialogue with HTX Partners." In this episode, Huobi HTX invited DaDa, former partner at a well-known crypto media outlet, and 0xLeon, founder of KaBoom, to comprehensively review the large-scale user fund theft incident on the DEXX platform. They also discussed investment strategies for the bull market and the right approach to hunting promising early-stage blockchain projects.
TON Represents a Promising Investment Opportunity
With a technical background, DaDa previously worked and founded startups in the traditional internet sector before entering the crypto market in 2017 as a media partner. These experiences have given him deep insights into blockchain technology, products, and the industry as a whole—leading him now to focus primarily on ecosystem development.
DaDa revealed that he has conducted multidimensional technical research on the TON chain, concluding that it represents a highly noteworthy opportunity in this bull market cycle.
"From a technological standpoint, the TON chain marks a groundbreaking upgrade in blockchain tech. From the perspective of users and ecosystems, it is backed by Telegram—a global messaging platform with over 1 billion users," said DaDa, who believes TON will serve as a major bridge for Web3 to break through niche boundaries and reach broader audiences.
He also encouraged crypto users to explore mini-programs and gain firsthand experience to identify projects that truly deliver service value.
0xLeon previously worked in Wall Street trading and entered the crypto space in 2021 by chance, gradually building his risk awareness in the industry through hosting crypto-related content.
Regarding TON's development, 0xLeon noted that the TON Foundation is actively supporting sectors such as DeFi and Memes, and a number of leading DeFi and Meme projects could emerge around the end of this year, creating deeper connections between massive user bases and the crypto world.
Avoiding the 'Pumping Shitcoins' Trap
During the discussion, 0xLeon defined "pumping shitcoins" (a slang term referring to speculative investments in low-cap, high-risk tokens): it means finding opportunities with both high win rate and high payout ratio. For such speculative projects, even a 1% win rate is rare—and when successful, they can return 10x gains. According to his observations, when a Meme coin’s market cap reaches $20–30 million, the balance between win probability and reward ratio stabilizes.
However, both 0xLeon and DaDa emphasized that "shitcoins" and "Memes" are not the same, and their profit strategies differ significantly. Specifically, shitcoins typically have small market caps and short lifecycles, while Memes possess cultural attributes and community consensus, better liquidity, and greater potential to go mainstream.
On how to safely engage in early-stage speculation, 0xLeon suggested using third-party API tools to assess token contract risks and perform smart contract risk ratings—reducing overall risk exposure from 90% down to 10%.
DaDa added that beyond technical considerations, emotional factors must also be managed. "Shitcoins often experience sharp price swings that easily grab attention, but sudden collapses are common. In most cases, investing in them becomes a race to exit first. Users should leverage more tools, avoid emotional decisions, and refrain from blindly rushing in."
Additionally, given the recent uproar over the DEXX incident, both guests agreed that many users, seeking convenience, opt for custodial wallets—storing their private keys on third-party servers—which creates two major risks: first, vulnerability to hacker attacks; second, the custodian may succumb to temptation and commit insider theft.
To prevent such issues, the guests recommended avoiding large capital allocations to speculative projects and exercising caution with wallets—avoiding random app downloads or suspicious links—and considering exchange-hosted wallets as a safer alternative.
In Bull Markets, 'Hold' and Reduce Trading
When discussing investment advice during bull markets, DaDa stressed minimizing active trading. "In a bull market, you shouldn't be flipping coins or over-trading. Instead, focus on building, launching projects, doing real business, and conducting in-depth research."
0xLeon advised allocating 90% of one’s portfolio to major cryptocurrencies like BTC, SOL, and TON, while only using small amounts of capital for Meme coin experimentation. He emphasized developing independent methodologies rather than blindly following others.
Despite Ethereum's recent underperformance, both guests expressed confidence in its long-term prospects. "Within the blockchain space, Ethereum holds a significant position. Especially in integrating with traditional finance, Ethereum plays a crucial role. Its technology, ecosystem, and community consensus remain strong. The reason for its current lackluster performance isn’t because it’s failing—it’s simply waiting for its moment."
In closing, DaDa highlighted exchange wallets and the Meme sector as two key areas worth deeper exploration for Huobi HTX. 0xLeon expressed hope that under the guidance of HTX Global Advisor Justin Sun, TRON and Huobi HTX could achieve deeper integration, forming an important bridge between the real world and the crypto economy.
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