How a New Crypto Project Got Its First 5,000 Views on Reddit (Without Getting Banned)
As someone who's spent 5+ years browsing and posting across Reddit, from r/Bitcoin to obscure altcoin farming subs, I've seen every kind of crypto launch. Some get traction. Most get buried, banned, or downvoted into oblivion.
This case study shows how we helped a brand new crypto project get their first 5,000 targeted views, 150+ comments, and early support from niche subs, without spamming, and without risking a shadowban.
Early Exposure Without Getting Flagged
If you've ever tried launching a crypto project on Reddit, you know the rules are brutal. Mods are suspicious. Users are harsher. And anything that smells like a shill post gets nuked.
This project was brand new, no token listings, no press, no traction. Just a small team, a working product, and a community of zero.
Their goal: “We want our first real users. Not hype. Just real interest from people who understand crypto.” So our job was to build trust before we even thought about traffic.
We focused on warm awareness first. Subtle mentions. Real conversations. And content that blends into the subreddit, not sticks out.
The Setup
This is where experience matters. We didn't touch the big subs like r/CryptoCurrency or r/cryptomarkets. They're too mod-heavy and too aggressive on anything that looks promotional.
Instead, we used subreddits like:
- r/AltcoinDiscussion (high interest, low moderation friction)
- r/defi, r/CryptoTechnology, r/ethfinance (tech-first communities)
- r/PrivacyToolsIO, r/Web3, r/CryptoMoonShots (high risk, high reward-with the right tone)
We used 3 aged Reddit accounts, each 3-7 years old, with:
- Karma in similar crypto or finance subs
- No history of spam or weird posting behavior
- Upvoted and commented in the sub at least once before posting
Each account was given one post per week.
Post types we used:
- Text-based discussion posts: e.g. "What's the best way to bridge privacy with DeFi utility in 2024?"
- Personal opinion posts: e.g. "Been tracking a lesser-known project focused on on-chain governance. Curious if anyone's seen similar?"
- Update-style posts: e.g. "Saw this project quietly launch something interesting-no token hype, just clean UX. Anyone else following it?"
Each post mentioned the project, never linked directly. We let users Google it if they were interested.
Manual Upvotes and Timing for Maximum Visibility
Even great posts die in silence if nobody sees them. That's why we used GetUpvotes.com to give each post an initial boost-without tripping Reddit's filters or angering the mods.
Here's how we did it:
– Upvotes were drip-fed over 3 to 6 hours, never dumped at once
– We used manual upvotes from aged accounts with karma in similar topics
– Each post received between 80-200 upvotes, depending on subreddit size
– We upvoted after the post gained 2-5 organic upvotes, not from zero
We also posted at the right times:
| Subreddit | Best Posting Time (UTC) | Why It Works |
|---|---|---|
| r/AltcoinDiscussion | 15:00-18:00 | US traffic surge + mod availability low |
| r/defi | 12:00-14:00 | Overlaps EU + early US |
| r/CryptoMoonShots | 03:00-06:00 | Asia/Australia traffic window |
By targeting these windows, we hit the top 3 posts organically, meaning the Reddit algorithm carried the post further once we gave it the first push.
Tip from experience: Never use upvotes on a brand-new account in a crypto sub. Reddit tracks that like a hawk.
The Results: 5,000+ Views, 150+ Comments, and Early Community Growth
Over the first 3 weeks of activity, the project's presence on Reddit grew naturally, and fast.
Users started asking questions, tagging the project name in new discussions, and even referencing it in unrelated subs. That's real traction.
By week 4, the team posted a short AMA-style thread (still with no links), and it got 70+ organic comments. People were now curious, not just exposed.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total posts made | 5 (across 4 subreddits) |
| Average upvotes per post | 130-210 |
| Total post views (estimated) | 5,000+ |
| Total real comments | 150+ |
| Telegram/Discord joins | 60+ (tracked via onboarding funnel) |
| Mentions by other users | 12 |
| Mod removals or reports | 0 |
| Shadowbans | 0 |
Key Takeaways and How to Launch Your Crypto Project the Smart Way on Reddit
Crypto founders make two common mistakes on Reddit:
They try to promote too early
They underestimate how smart Reddit users really are
This project avoided both, and here's why it worked: