Trending on CoinMarketCap, CoinGecko, and DEXTools is a lever, not a lottery ticket—if used correctly. The platforms prioritise assets based on three core signals: trading volume, social engagement (e.g., influencer discussions), and exchange listings. While you can’t control all variables, a structured approach—aligning KOL campaigns, exchange partnerships, and community activity—maximises your chances of trending during a launch or growth push. The key is understanding which levers move the needle and when to pull them, without falling for the myth that paid placements or artificial volume guarantee results. This is not financial advice, but a breakdown of how the algorithms function and how to influence them ethically and effectively in a competitive market like crypto and Web3.