According to Milk Road, while a theoretical investment in a crypto token at $1 and a sale at $6 would yield a 6x return, this pales in comparison to the 266x increase in market cap, largely due to token dilution. Milk Road highlights that most retail traders miss out on peak profits as venture capital unlocks and insider exits create selling pressure, leading to significant dilution and lower realized gains for the average investor (source: Milk Road, Twitter, May 11, 2025). This trading dynamic underscores the importance of monitoring token unlock schedules and insider activity, as dilution events can substantially impact token price action and trading strategies in both short- and long-term crypto markets.