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I just recently saw through the core tactics of these projects—basically, it's about controlling the筹码.
Looking back at the chip distribution data of the October projects $giggle and $4 reveals the trick. The key observation lies in their last four rounds of operations, specifically the discard strategy. Discarding here means the main force abandons some chips at a certain stage to push the price up, then shifts focus to deeper control at more advantageous positions.
Why do this? Because complete monopoly over chips is less efficient than precise control. The main force doesn't need to hold 100% of the chips; as long as they control the liquidity at key price levels, they can steer the entire market trend. This is what we often call "chip control"—not absolute control, but strategic management.
From the chip distribution of $giggle and $4, it’s clear that the main force employed a "gradient relaxation" strategy in these four rounds. Early on, they tightly held the core chips; mid-stage, they gradually released some to retail investors and small institutions to create activity; in the final rounds, they used discard operations to shake out the market, clearing out floating chips following the trend.
The benefits of this approach are obvious: first, it reduces regulatory risks associated with excessive market manipulation; second, the shakeout process increases the cost for latecomers; third, it allows precise price pushes at critical moments, creating an illusion of "investment opportunities."
These last four rounds of discard are not forced but carefully designed. The main force knows exactly when to release and when to withdraw. Understanding chip distribution allows you to see through the true intentions of the project team and the main force.