Here's something most people overlook about how liquidity pools actually work. The buying pressure required to push a token forward isn't linear—it shrinks as price climbs. Think about it this way: getting from zero to 10 million in market cap? That's a grind. You need serious sustained buying volume just to move the needle. But jumping from 100 million to 300 million? Comparatively lighter lift. Each successive price level demands less incremental buy pressure to clear. This is why early-stage tokens can feel stuck for ages, then suddenly accelerate once they reach certain thresholds. Understanding this LP mechanics reveals why market psychology and volume distribution matter as much as hype when timing moves in DeFi projects.