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Binance Alpha Points Rule Update: Placeholder Tokens Counted Toward Alpha Balance Points

Generated by AI AgentCaleb RourkeReviewed byAInvest News Editorial Team

Monday, Jan 12, 2026 8:00 pm ET2min read

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- Binance Alpha updated its Alpha Points system to include placeholder tokens in Alpha Balance Points calculations, affecting airdrop eligibility and incentives.

- Users with ≥252 Alpha Points can claim tokens via first-come, first-served airdrops, with thresholds decreasing by 5 points every 5 minutes.

- CharacterX (CAI) became the first token under this system, with positive market reactions to expanded airdrop opportunities and dynamic distribution.

- Analysts monitor the system's impact on liquidity and user engagement, while noting risks from higher volatility in placeholder tokens.