A recent airdrop by the Meteora Project has shaken the crypto market due to its allocation strategies and potential favoritism. The $4.2 million in MET tokens distributed to wallets connected to Trump-associated meme coins caused immediate market volatility, with prices plummeting from an initial $0.90 to under $0.50. This drop was further exacerbated by swift selling of these tokens, causing liquidity on Meteora’s decentralized exchange (DEX) to rise, but leading to price fluctuations that were extreme. The event has sparked debates about fairness and transparency in the distribution process. Some community members have voiced concerns over potential favoritism from insiders, raising questions about the implications for market sentiment, particularly in light of other similar controversies within the crypto sector. While no formal regulatory responses have been issued, this incident highlights the need for equitable token distributions to maintain market fairness.