According to the source, traders looking to catch tokens before Binance or Coinbase listings should monitor launchpads for upcoming sales and IDOs as early pipelines to listings (source: X post, Oct 1, 2025). According to the source, analyzing DEX data such as new pool creation, initial liquidity depth, and early trading activity can reveal emerging tokens before tier-1 exchange exposure (source: X post, Oct 1, 2025). According to the source, rising community buzz across social channels and active engagement can act as an early momentum indicator prior to major listings (source: X post, Oct 1, 2025). According to the source, mid-tier exchange listings often precede tier-1 listings, offering earlier entries if liquidity and order-book activity begin to build (source: X post, Oct 1, 2025).