The market from September to October 2025 was full of both opportunities and hidden risks. As a rational trader who prefers strategic operations, I was active on three major platforms during this period: Binance, Bitget, and LBank. I participated in airdrops by "farming points" on Binance Alpha, staking and mining for new coins on Bitget Launchpool, and capturing first-release coins and airdrop opportunities on LBank. I always adhered to one belief—trading like a casino: establishing systematic strategies, strictly controlling risks, and executing with the mindset of a house, taking advantage of probability. The following is my true trading story over these two months.

BinanceAlpha Airdrop: Systematically farm points and get freebies.

Constructing an points strategy

In early September, I focused on airdrop opportunities on the Binance Alpha platform. Early-stage airdrops on Binance Alpha require meeting an "Alpha Points" threshold to claim. After carefully studying the rules, I devised a points-farming strategy: maintain an account balance of ≥1000 USDT daily and conduct approximately 32,800 USDT in spot trading. This would earn about 19 points daily. The points system is exponential, for example, adding 1 point when the purchase amount doubles (10 points for $1024, 11 points for $2048, and so on). I estimated that maintaining this intensity for 15 consecutive days would accumulate approximately 200-250 points, while the threshold for mainstream airdrops is usually between 200-300 points. This meant that I could reach my goal through points farming within half a month.

To reduce costs, I chose trading pairs with low fees and high scoring coefficients, and used limit orders to repeatedly match my own orders between the buy and sell orders to complete the transactions with minimal slippage. This way, I only spent a few dollars in fees each day to accumulate enough points. I even transferred some funds to a 4x points trading pair in my Binance decentralized wallet to further improve efficiency.

The core of this model is the "house player's mindset": I don't care about the profit or loss of each trade, but rather about steadily accumulating "chips" at extremely low cost. As I often tell myself—trading is not a gambler's game, but a casino business. The house player doesn't care about winning or losing a single round; as long as they have a statistical advantage, they will inevitably profit in the long run.

Airdrop raiding practice

After accumulating enough points, I set my sights on the September Plasma (XPL) airdrop. The announcement indicated that XPL would be available on the Alpha platform on September 25th at 19:00. Users who met the 200-point threshold could claim 180 XPL within 24 hours of the launch.

I set my alarm in advance and logged into the event page ten minutes before the opening to make sure I had enough points. When 7:00 PM Beijing time arrived, I held my breath, quickly clicked "Claim Airdrop," and passed the facial verification. A few seconds later, a "Claim Successful" message popped up—at that moment, I knew that my efforts over the past two weeks had paid off.

Risk control and returns

After its launch, XPL surged to $1.60, and my 180 XPLs were worth a maximum of $220. Since the cost was almost zero, this gain was practically pure profit.

However, I knew that airdropped coins often "die on the news," so I sold half of my holdings at the opening to lock in a $150 profit, and set a profit target for the remainder. XPL fell to $0.43 by the end of the day, and I promptly sold all my holdings, ultimately making a total profit of $180 and successfully avoiding the subsequent sharp decline.

Case Review

Actually, this wasn't my first time participating in an Alpha airdrop. Back in early August, I profited from the BLUM project. At that time, BLUM's initial price fluctuated between ¥0.33 and ¥0.42, peaking at ¥1.36 ($0.19 USD). I snapped up 700 tokens and sold them in batches at the high, netting around $100. Those who were greedy and didn't sell saw BLUM fall back to ¥0.41 by the end of October.

Through BLUM, I solidified my principle: once you get an airdrop, sell it as soon as it's high. Of course, there are also surprising cases, such as the NXPC airdrop with a threshold of 187 points, 198 points per person, and a total value of $600 USD on the first day. Although such "big profit airdrops" are rare, the average Alpha airdrop in September and October still earned tens to hundreds of dollars, enough to form a stable cash flow.

Strategy Evaluation

Over the course of two months, I participated in 1-2 airdrops almost every week. Statistics show that the total value of Alpha airdrops in September and October exceeded $15 million, with a minimum score of 180-210 points and rewards ranging from tens to hundreds of dollars per airdrop. Diligent scorers could net over $500 per month.

I participated in over ten airdrops, accumulating approximately $800 USD in airdrop profits. This system allowed me to "leverage a small amount of capital to generate a stable cash flow." More importantly, I learned execution and patience—not giving up because of setbacks, nor being greedy for huge profits. This is the core of "Trade Like a Casino": steadily accumulating winnings through a series of small, positive-expectation opportunities.

Bitget Launchpool Staking: Stable Participation in New Projects

Layout and Judgment

In late September, I noticed that Bitget's Plasma (XPL) would also be launching on Launchpool. This model is staking mining: lock up BGB or XPL to receive rewards. The event runs from September 25th to September 28th, with a reward pool of 2,200,000 XPL, of which 2,075,000 will go to the BGB pool.

I'm investing 5000 BGBs (about $2000) for a small, risky bet.

Mining process

Initially, the total locked value was small, and the BGB pool had an annualized return of 198.6%, with a first-day yield of over 0.5%. As the number of users increased, the yield decreased, but my early bird advantage was significant. After staking ended, I received several hundred XPL, yielding an average return of approximately $100 USD.

Also on September 28th, when Bitget distributed rewards, I took advantage of XPL's high price and sold it in batches, cashing out a total of $300 USD. After deducting BGB's volatility, this was essentially a zero-risk arbitrage: I retained my BGB position and earned an extra $100+.

prudent approach

This round has reinforced my belief in systems thinking: invest within your means, set clear profit and loss targets, and avoid overstaying your welcome.

By the end of September, my overall asset curve had risen by 15% compared to the beginning of the month. I often say, "Launchpooling is like opening a safe—slow but steady."

LBank's New Coin Launch Game: Quick In and Quick Out Driven by Emotion

October saw a market frenzy, especially for meme-themed coins. LBank became the central stage for new coin speculation. I allocated a portion of my funds to trading new LBank coins, employing a "first-mover advantage, quick entry and exit" strategy.

Market Insights

I compiled data from the third quarter: 34% of newly listed tokens on LBank rose within a week, 12.5% doubled, and 3.6% tripled; however, 43% saw their value halved within a week. The average first-day gain was +16%, while the median return was -36.5%. This means that speculation on new tokens must be done quickly.

I view LBank as a "new coin discovery engine"—I only get involved when the sentiment is at its peak.

Practical GOAT: Quick In and Quick Out

In mid-October, LBank's globally launched new coin PAYAI became a hit in the community. I predicted a surge at the opening, so I entered the market with only 10% of my total capital, setting a 50% take-profit target and a 10% stop-loss.

Sure enough, the price surged by 300% within minutes of the market opening. I sold most of my holdings when it reached 100%, and followed the trend with the remainder. Soon after, signs of whales selling off became apparent, so I decisively liquidated my entire position. Ultimately, my account balance increased by 60% within a few hours.

I'm glad I stick to my discipline—if I'd been greedy and waited a few more minutes, I would have given back all my profits.

Of course, there were also times when I made a mistake. The CLIPPY project seemed very popular, but after I bought in, it plummeted by 30%. However, I immediately exited with a 10% stop-loss to avoid being trapped. The loss made me more cautious, and I also learned to check the project's institutional background and unlocking rules from the announcements.

Rational resistance to temptation

In early September, STREAMER surged 2204% and MON rose 1752% on LBank, with everyone on social media talking about "100x coins." I was tempted too, but after calming down, I told myself: huge profits are rare, discipline is the key to consistent success.

So I began to systematically study LBank's new coin offerings, analyzing their performance across different themes and the distribution of first-day price increases. LBank is trustworthy because of its robust risk control: ten years without any major security incidents, and it was rated "Best Meme Exchange," which gave me greater peace of mind. But I always remember—confidence does not equal risk-free; discipline is always paramount.

Account Curve and Psychological Journey

The account curve in October resembled a staircase – small pullbacks followed by large leaps. Whenever profits reached new highs, I would withdraw a portion to a cold wallet to prevent the greedy mentality of "floating profits."

I've also experienced emotional ups and downs: feeling elated when I make big profits and frustrated and annoyed when I make a bad one. But I've learned to quickly review my trades and refresh my mindset: "The next trade is unrelated to the last one." Over time, I've become more and more calm in the face of market fluctuations, just like a casino manager who doesn't lose sleep over a win or loss.

Conclusion: Why I believe LBank is more suitable for ordinary retail investors

After two months of multi-platform testing, I have concluded that LBank is the most user-friendly platform for ordinary retail investors.

1. Transparent and fair mechanism
2. BinanceAlpha has limited airdrop slots, and Bitget Launchpool favors large investors; LBank's rules, however, are open and transparent, with no hidden barriers.
3. For example, LBank's $100M bonus program: all users receive a 100% bonus on all deposits, with no upper limit. The rules are simple and clear, allowing users with small amounts of capital to participate fairly.
4. Improved bonus system
5. LBank's new user welcome package lowers the cost of trial and error: register to receive $100 trial credit, and deposit to enjoy an equivalent bonus. I once used the bonus to open a contract position, and after strictly setting stop-loss orders, I achieved the goal of "losing the bonus but winning real money." This is not just a benefit, but also a reflection of LBank's sincerity.

Risks are controllable and the potential is vast.

LBank offers a wide range of smaller cryptocurrencies, making it suitable for diversified portfolios. Each trade has a limited risk tolerance, but the potential for substantial profits can be multiplied if a winning trade is found. Furthermore, the platform boasts a ten-year track record of zero incidents, strict risk control, and timely alerts, allowing me to confidently execute a "small losses, big gains" strategy—controlling drawdowns and maximizing profits.

LBank's Wealth Effect: An "Amplifier" for Ordinary People

During my time frequently switching between the three major platforms, what struck me most was the wealth effect LBank brought to its users. Unlike the competitive model of other platforms, which relies on either speed or capital, LBank seems more like a market that allows ordinary people to "get on the table." Its strategy isn't about making a few people rich overnight, but about giving more people the opportunity to capitalize on market fluctuations.

Several of my friends are vivid examples: some have multiplied their investment sixfold with the new MEME coin launched on LBank; others have earned thousands of dollars without using their initial capital through contract bonus programs. Such stories abound in the community. LBank's design itself constantly reinforces the narrative that "retail investors can win"—using new coins, airdrops, bonuses, and events to create a replicable wealth cycle. As long as one is willing to study and understands how to control risk, returns are not out of reach.

Two "game-changing" events

In particular, two major events launched by LBank in the second half of 2025 completely changed the trading path of many people.

First came the "$100M Bonus Pro Bonus Program"—an event that felt like a "leverage-driven" feast. Users received a 100% bonus on every deposit, with no cap on individual rewards. That was when I first truly experienced the power of "platform dividends." That bonus not only expanded my position but also helped me hedge risks, ultimately leading to my first thousand-dollar profit on LBank. From that moment on, I began to truly understand "market maker thinking"—winning through systems and probability, and LBank was using its system to help users become market makers.

Following closely was LBank's 10th anniversary celebration. This was more than just an event; it was a cultural declaration. During that time, the entire community was ignited with activity—trading, check-ins, raffles, airdrops, and KOL interactions were everywhere. LBank used a "community carnival" narrative to tightly bind the platform and its users together.

I participated in several rounds of tasks, from lotteries to task rewards and limited-time airdrops, accumulating over $500 USD in earnings. More importantly, for the first time, I experienced a centralized exchange truly understanding "user sentiment management"—it made making money fun, tangible, and even a little ritualistic.

In my view, these two events mark a strategic shift for LBank: from a simple trading platform to a sustainable wealth distribution system. It is no longer just about providing liquidity, but about creating a sense of participation, building trust, and providing sustainable returns.

Epilogue: My Ideal "Rational Casino"

By the end of October 2025, my account balance had almost doubled since the beginning of September, a significant portion of which came from LBank's new coin performance and risk management.

Having experienced the diligence of Alpha's score-farming, the stability of Launchpool, and the excitement of LBank's new listings, I have come to realize that for retail investors, LBank may be the most friendly casino.

Here you'll find transparent rules, generous bonuses, and endless opportunities. With a rational and strategic approach, even small capital can yield big returns and ensure your success.

My experience proves that systematic traders will ultimately prevail, and LBank is fertile ground where ordinary people's strategies and rationality can flourish.