https://placeholdermm.com Expert insights on crypto market making, liquidity strategy, Korean exchange listings, and token project success from the PlaceholderMM team. en-us Copyright 2026 PlaceholderMM hello@placeholdermm.com (PlaceholderMM) hello@placeholdermm.com (PlaceholderMM) Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/assets/favicon-48x48.png https://placeholdermm.com https://placeholdermm.com/crypto-market-making-2026 Regulation, non-custodial structures, and venue fragmentation have all shifted since 2021. Here is a clear-eyed update on what matters for token founders today. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/crypto-market-making-2026 https://placeholdermm.com/market-making-red-flags Seven warning signs in a market making term sheet — from missing KPI commitments to custodial models without collateral. What to check before you sign. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/market-making-red-flags https://placeholdermm.com/korean-gtm-strategy Most founders think Korean GTM means getting listed on Upbit. That's the last step, not the strategy. Here are the four layers, in the order they need to be built. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/korean-gtm-strategy https://placeholdermm.com/korean-gtm-activation-token-price-case-study A case study examining how structured Korean GTM activation creates genuine organic demand that supports healthier token markets. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/korean-gtm-activation-token-price-case-study https://placeholdermm.com/korean-listing-90-day-setup Most founders treat a Bithumb listing as the starting line. It isn't. Here is the 90-day setup that separates a successful Korean listing from a quiet one. Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/korean-listing-90-day-setup https://placeholdermm.com/onlycex-vs-traditional-cex-market-making OnlyCEX is a trading campaign platform. Traditional market making is liquidity infrastructure. They solve different problems — here is what founders need to understand. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/onlycex-vs-traditional-cex-market-making https://placeholdermm.com/gsr-vs-placeholdermm How two firms with fundamentally different mandates, client targets, and deal structures compare — and what it means for your token's liquidity strategy. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/gsr-vs-placeholdermm https://placeholdermm.com/placeholdermm-vs-dwf-labs A direct comparison of deal structure, exchange coverage, and incentive alignment — for founders who want facts, not marketing copy. Mon, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/placeholdermm-vs-dwf-labs https://placeholdermm.com/wintermute-alternatives-mid-cap Wintermute is built for institutional-scale tokens. If your project is between $10M and $200M market cap, here are the market makers worth evaluating. Mon, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/wintermute-alternatives-mid-cap https://placeholdermm.com/korean-exchange-listings-market-maker DAXA requirements, exchange relationships, and what market makers actually need to land Upbit and Bithumb listings in 2026. Mon, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/korean-exchange-listings-market-maker https://placeholdermm.com/how-to-get-listed-upbit Upbit runs internal market making. The real pathway is Bithumb first, USDT pair liquidity, and two KOL channels that feed directly into listing decisions. Mon, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/how-to-get-listed-upbit https://placeholdermm.com/token-loan-deal-founders-guide How token loan deals work, why they are the preferred structure for most projects, and what red flags to watch for in a bad term sheet. Mon, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/token-loan-deal-founders-guide https://placeholdermm.com/cex-volume-proxy-problem Reported volume tells you almost nothing about real tradeable liquidity. Depth, spread consistency, and market impact are what institutional traders actually use. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/cex-volume-proxy-problem https://placeholdermm.com/bid-ask-spread-small-cap-tokens For tokens below $20M market cap, spread is almost irrelevant compared to order book depth. Here's what to measure instead. Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/bid-ask-spread-small-cap-tokens https://placeholdermm.com/casp-crypto-asset-service-provider The 10 regulated services, three capital tiers, EU passporting, and what CASP authorisation means for your token project's market making partners. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/casp-crypto-asset-service-provider https://placeholdermm.com/sec-cftc-crypto-framework-2026 Interpretive Release No. 33-11412 establishes a five-category token taxonomy. What it means for market makers, liquidity providers, and token projects targeting US listings. Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/sec-cftc-crypto-framework-2026 https://placeholdermm.com/mica-regulation-cex-market-making What MiCA's full enforcement means for token projects seeking liquidity on regulated European venues, and how market maker agreements need to change. Sun, 15 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/mica-regulation-cex-market-making https://placeholdermm.com/cex-market-making How centralized exchange liquidity works, why it matters for your token's survival, and what professional-grade market making looks like in the post-MiCA era. Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/cex-market-making https://placeholdermm.com/dex-market-making How decentralized exchange liquidity works, why AMM mechanics matter, and what professional on-chain market making looks like in 2026. Sun, 08 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/dex-market-making https://placeholdermm.com/10-top-crypto-market-makers We rank the best liquidity providers for token issuers and exchanges — with honest analysis of fee models, incentive alignment, and track records. Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://placeholdermm.com/10-top-crypto-market-makers