Advice for users with small balances: Alpha is not worth it right now 💧
Since the explosive growth of Alpha in September, a large number of newcomers have flooded in, hoping to make quick profits by grinding Alpha. But reality is often harsh: accounts with small balances are at a disadvantage under the new regulations, and earnings are often eroded or even result in losses.
Key changes:
• Alpha has recently adjusted its points mechanism: every 5 minutes, 5 points are deducted, and the minimum market redemption line has dropped to about 215 points, which means that each cycle can receive airdrops at most 3 times.
• The new rules are clearly more favorable to large holders and participants in trading competitions—they can more easily accumulate high scores and thus receive more airdrops.
Problems faced by small balances:
• High-score accounts are prioritized for redemption, and high-score selling prices are higher; low scores can only “eat the leftovers.” For example: last night, the high-score bid for BOS was about 38 USD, while the low score was only about 20 USD.
• With a balance of 1 point and grinding 14 points each cycle (total ~225 points), usually, only one drop in points can be obtained, and after deducting costs, it is very likely to incur losses.
• If it is 1 point and grinds 15 points (total ~240 points), theoretically, it can receive one limited airdrop + one drop in points, with a net profit of about 45 USD, but if “squeezed” a few times, the earnings drop to 20–30 USD. Calculated monthly, this is far below the income of a regular part-time job.
Suggestions:
1. It is not recommended for small balance accounts to continue grinding Alpha.
2. Consider switching to other platforms that do not require point snatching and have fairer mechanisms.
3. If you continue to participate, please strictly record earnings and costs, and calculate the worst-case scenario in advance.
