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More KOL exposés coming
(DMs open)
But first, let’s talk the Cupsey case
We loved the low IQ takes: “water is wet” “everyone knew he scams”
Wake up.
In the last few months, Cupsey was:
• Interviewed by Rasmr
• Publicly glorified by Orangie
• Getting Ansem-level engagement
And fun fact: he used that fame to make millions dumping on his copy-traders
So no, not everyone knew
His copy-traders definitely didn’t, and the KOLs backing him (likely) didn't either
***
We know there’s always a “bigger fish,” someone else you want exposed
Great.
Put down the pitchfork and send us evidence
Calling someone a scammer and proving it onchain are two very different things
Our DMs are always open
Jobs not done.
(DMs open)
But first, let’s talk the Cupsey case
We loved the low IQ takes: “water is wet” “everyone knew he scams”
Wake up.
In the last few months, Cupsey was:
• Interviewed by Rasmr
• Publicly glorified by Orangie
• Getting Ansem-level engagement
And fun fact: he used that fame to make millions dumping on his copy-traders
So no, not everyone knew
His copy-traders definitely didn’t, and the KOLs backing him (likely) didn't either
***
We know there’s always a “bigger fish,” someone else you want exposed
Great.
Put down the pitchfork and send us evidence
Calling someone a scammer and proving it onchain are two very different things
Our DMs are always open
Jobs not done.
1/ An investigation into @Cupseyy, a trading "legend" who used his fame to extract $1.7M through side wallets in just a few months
One of crypto's largest KOLs has been secretly extracting millions from his audience
We’ll expose him soon
Unfortunately, he’s just a symptom of a much bigger problem
Social trading has brought out the worst in KOLs. It was designed to keep them honest by making every trade public. In reality, the opposite happened
In just a few weeks, we exposed a number of "top social traders" using the same tricks:
• Public wallets to attract copy traders
• Side wallets to dump
• Callouts to farm rewards
• Bundled tokens to hide supply
And there are plenty more doing the exact same thing
Why? Because our industry incentivizes it
1) Launchpads allow it
Most launchpads today are obsessed with one thing: volume. Millions in callout rewards, affiliate links, and top leaderboards. Almost nothing on detecting bundles, side wallets, or shady traders. Scams drive volume. Launchpads have no reason to stop it (other than actually caring about their users)
2) Social trading incentivizes it
Side wallets have become a business model. Before social trading, only big KOLs could do it. Now, anyone who lands on a leaderboard can monetize by dumping on their copy-traders. The temptation is real
3) CT normalizes bundle culture
“Everyone bundles. It's how it's done" - an excuse we hear every time we expose a KOL. Supply control isn't the problem. Hiding it is. If it's so bullish, why hide it? Spoiler: because you're planning to sell
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Launchpads are paying millions to dishonest KOLs. It's time they start taking it seriously
Audit the top traders. Expose their side wallets. Ban repeat offenders
We have the tools. What's missing is the willingness to use them
No one's coming to save us
We’ll expose him soon
Unfortunately, he’s just a symptom of a much bigger problem
Social trading has brought out the worst in KOLs. It was designed to keep them honest by making every trade public. In reality, the opposite happened
In just a few weeks, we exposed a number of "top social traders" using the same tricks:
• Public wallets to attract copy traders
• Side wallets to dump
• Callouts to farm rewards
• Bundled tokens to hide supply
And there are plenty more doing the exact same thing
Why? Because our industry incentivizes it
1) Launchpads allow it
Most launchpads today are obsessed with one thing: volume. Millions in callout rewards, affiliate links, and top leaderboards. Almost nothing on detecting bundles, side wallets, or shady traders. Scams drive volume. Launchpads have no reason to stop it (other than actually caring about their users)
2) Social trading incentivizes it
Side wallets have become a business model. Before social trading, only big KOLs could do it. Now, anyone who lands on a leaderboard can monetize by dumping on their copy-traders. The temptation is real
3) CT normalizes bundle culture
“Everyone bundles. It's how it's done" - an excuse we hear every time we expose a KOL. Supply control isn't the problem. Hiding it is. If it's so bullish, why hide it? Spoiler: because you're planning to sell
***
Launchpads are paying millions to dishonest KOLs. It's time they start taking it seriously
Audit the top traders. Expose their side wallets. Ban repeat offenders
We have the tools. What's missing is the willingness to use them
No one's coming to save us
-$100,000,000 on a Trump token
Justin Sun's locked $WLFI dropped 80% since he was blacklisted last year
Insane
Justin Sun's locked $WLFI dropped 80% since he was blacklisted last year
Insane
JUST IN: ⚠️ Justin Sun blacklisted after allegedly selling $WLFIView quoted post on X
We were first to track his CEX deposits