@hugosassoon
Airdrop announcements that generate ecosystem-wide rallies usually share common traits: they come from highly anticipated projects, carry substantial token value, and reward broad participation. When a project within a larger ecosystem, such as Ethereum Layer 2s, Cosmos, or Solana, reveals a major distribution, traders expect spillover benefits across related protocols. The market anticipates increased usage, liquidity inflows, and speculative capital rotation within the same ecosystem. Conversely, niche or low-value airdrops rarely spark large movements. The strongest reactions occur when airdrops represent validation of a sector’s growth trajectory, signaling that early adopters are being rewarded and attracting new entrants.