We ran the same playbook… and it worked again
Last time, we broke down exactly how we qualified for the Trump meme dinner.
This time, we did the same thing. No changes. No fancy tricks.
And it worked again.
We also shared that playbook with our community. Hopefully, a few more people made it in as well. That’s always the goal. Not just farming solo, but helping others find these opportunities too.
In the end, we finished 207th place. That was enough to secure a spot at the dinner this Saturday.
What surprised me most?
The competition felt much lighter this time.
A much less competitive round
Compared to last year, this one was honestly easier.
We only held coins for about five days.
On average, around $10K exposure did the job.
That’s significantly cheaper than before.
Now, why was it less competitive?
This is speculation, but a few things stand out.
First, Donald Trump’s reputation has taken some hits over the past year.
There have been geopolitical tensions, ongoing conflicts, and constant tariff talk.
Many traders expected a pro-crypto boost after his inauguration.
Instead, a lot of people ended up losing money.
Second, last year’s event had a lot of negative press.
Some attendees were even doxxed against their will.
That matters.
In my personal circle, that alone was enough for people to skip it this time.
No one wants unwanted attention just for attending a dinner.
So naturally, fewer competitors showed up.
Why I’m still going
Even with all that, I decided to go again.
Not for politics. Not for hype. Just for the experience.
1. Mar-a-Lago itself
Mar-a-Lago is a unique place.
It’s not somewhere I ever expected to visit.
So just being there already makes it worth it.
2. The guest list
Some early names caught my attention:
- Paolo Ardoino
- Cathie Wood
- Tim Draper
- Mike Tyson
There’s also the CEO of Upbit expected.
Will I network heavily? Probably not.
But even a few conversations can be valuable.
3. Miami trip with friends
I have a few friends in Miami.
I don’t see them often.
So this gives me a good excuse to spend a few days there.
Sometimes, that alone is enough reason to go.
4. I trade, not politics
People ask me if I support Trump. I don’t have strong political views.
I focus on markets.
If something creates volatility, I look for opportunities.
So whether Trump has a good or bad reputation doesn’t change much for me.
5. The tiny edge possibility
There’s always a very small chance something interesting gets said.
Last time, nothing tradable came out of it.
But being in the room matters.
You want to put yourself in positions where edges could appear.
Even if they don’t.
And if we do get some alpha, we’ll be sure to share it on our X immediately.
The media circus is back
Just like last year, the media attention is intense.
We’ve already spoken to several outlets:
- Politico
- Bloomberg
- 60 Minutes
- The New York Times
- The Wall Street Journal
- CNN
You can check one of the early pieces here:
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/04/23/crypto-traders-disenchanted-trump-memecoin-00888035
You’ll likely see AirdropAlert mentioned across multiple articles in the coming days.
And honestly, I enjoy these conversations.
Talking to the press is a chance to share real trader perspectives.
Not just headlines.
What I expect from the dinner
Let’s keep expectations realistic.
I don’t expect deep alpha.
I don’t expect major announcements.
Most likely:
- A short appearance from Donald Trump
- A speech
- Some networking
- A lot of cameras
That’s it.
Do I think I’ll meet Trump personally?
Probably not.
He’ll show up, speak, and move on.
And that’s fine.
The wildcard factor
There are always random moments at events like this.
For example, Mike Tyson is expected to attend.
Fun fact: a friend of my dad actually fought him back in the day.
Will I end up telling that story to Tyson?
No idea.
But that’s kind of the point.
When you put 300 high-profile people in one room, anything can happen.
Final thoughts
At the end of the day, this isn’t about hype.
It’s about:
- Experience
- Exposure
- Optional upside
We qualified again using the same strategy.
The barrier to entry was lower this time.
Now it’s time to show up and see what happens.
I’ll be sharing updates live on X.
If anything interesting comes out of it, especially something tradable, you’ll hear it there first.
For now, I’m just looking forward to a few days in Miami and Palm Beach.
Sometimes, that’s already a win.
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