Binance Hits 78x Launchpad ROI, Yet HODLers Are Getting Wrecked

Core Insights - Binance's launchpad ecosystem has shown strong returns, but there is a growing disparity between early exits and long-term holders, raising concerns about value distribution across token launches [1] Group 1: Performance Metrics - Binance Wallet leads the market with a current return on investment (ROI) of 12.69x and an all-time high (ATH) ROI of 78.01x across 44 launched projects [2] - MetaDAO ranks second with a current ROI of 4.15x and an ATH ROI of 8.73x from seven projects [3] - OKX Wallet follows with a current ROI of 3.22x and an ATH ROI of 34.75x, despite launching only three projects this year [4] - Echo, recently acquired by Coinbase for $375 million, has a current ROI of 2.83x and an ATH ROI of 17.08x across 30 projects [5] Group 2: Market Trends - Public token launches are returning, focusing on compliance and investor protections, with many platforms seeing a resurgence in interest [6] - Beyond the top performers, many platforms reported significantly lower returns, with MEXC at 1.98x and Kraken Launch at 1.92x [6] - Eight out of twelve major launchpads tracked have average current ROIs below 2x, with five below 1x, indicating many tokens are trading below their initial launch prices [7] Group 3: Investor Behavior - Analysts suggest that the divergence in returns reflects timing rather than platform quality, with early exits yielding profits while long-term holders face losses due to thinning liquidity and selling pressure [8]