During market volatility, what are the risks and opportunities of participating in Gate Launchpad IMU?

In the stage where the market has not yet fully exited the fluctuation range, any Launchpad project inevitably faces a dual test of sentiment and capital, and IMU is no exception. But rationally speaking, the volatility period is actually a good time to assess the quality of a project.
From a risk perspective, the greatest uncertainty for IMU does not lie in the project itself but in the overall market environment. If BTC or mainstream assets continue to decline, the performance of new projects in the secondary market will inevitably be suppressed. Even if the fundamentals are decent, there may be situations where the "value is not immediately priced in," which is not friendly to short-term participants.
Additionally, IMU's narrative is not in the hottest track at the moment, meaning it may not attract extremely high-frequency speculative funds during its initial launch, resulting in a relatively gentle liquidity release. This is both an advantage and a risk: prices are less likely to skyrocket, but they also won't be quickly driven up by emotions.
However, the opportunities are also clear. First, Gate Launchpad itself provides participants with a relatively low-cost entry method. Compared to chasing high in the secondary market, the cost-effectiveness of Launchpad still exists. For risk-controlled users, this is a way to "hedge volatility with structure."
Second, IMU's advantage lies in expectation disparity. The market often overestimates short-term narratives and underestimates the ability to deliver sustainably. If the project gradually fulfills its promises in products or ecosystem development, its valuation re-evaluation space may become more stable and enduring.
Therefore, participating in Gate Launchpad IMU is more like a "patience strategy." Instead of rushing to sell immediately after launch, adjusting expectations based on market and project progress might better suit the current cycle. #GateLaunchpadIMU