Can I post a referral link to a crypto exchange or service?
No, referral links and codes of any kind are not allowed under the "Rule #2 - No Spam" rule.
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r/CryptoMarkets rules, stats, and what to post
A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/CryptoMarkets: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.
By Anthony Riera, founder and operator of Rankhog.
Subreddit guides combine public Reddit source URLs, captured rules, visible verification dates, and Rankhog's account-safety workflow.
Current public stats
- Members
- 1,986,420
- Verified
- September 18, 2026
- Minimum comment karma
- 20
- Minimum account age
- 10 days
- Category
- Digital marketing practitioners
Rules can change, so Rankhog keeps verification dates and the original public Reddit sources visible.
Rule summary
- Rule #1 - Be Civil and Respectful: * Do not insult or attack other Redditors. Treat others as you would like to be treated. * Do not troll. Do not make unsolicited or controversial comments with the intent of provoking unsuspecting readers to engage in hostile arguments. Trolling, in all its forms, will lead to a suspension or permanent ban. * Do not attempt to evade or bypass AutoMod. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoMarkets/wiki/expanded_rules/) for more details.
- Rule #2 - No Spam: * A minimum of 20 comment karma & 10-day account age is required to comment and 75 comment karma or 10-day account age to post submissions. * No referral links or codes of any kind are allowed. * No URL shorteners or commercial advertising. * Owners of websites or external accounts can only post their content once per day if it's relevant. * [No excessive self-promotion](https://www.reddit.com/wiki/selfpromotion) --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details.
- Rule #3 - No Manipulation: * No pumping. This includes links to "pump and dump" groups or signals groups. * No [vote manipulation](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoCurrency/wiki/vote_manipulation). * Do not solicit upvotes or complain about/predict downvotes. * Do not use any "karma-boosting" services, subreddits, or techniques to link any content from this sub to influence upvotes/downvotes. --- For more information see our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3).
- Rule #4 - Do Not Incite Illegal Activities, Host Giveaways, Or Beg: * Do not incite or encourage illegal activities. Content promoting leaks, buying/selling drugs, tax evasion, gambling, pyramid schemes etc. will be removed. * Do not post giveaways, sweepstakes, etc. * Do not post addresses or seek donations. --- For more information see our [Expanded Rules](https://www.reddit.com/r/CryptoMarkets/wiki/expanded_rules#wiki_rule_iv_-_do_not_incite_illegal_activities_or_beg).
- Rule #5 - No Low Quality Content: * Posts must contain credible sources when applicable. * No memes, joke posts, or low effort content. * No individual exchange listing posts. * No baseless price speculation or portfolio posts. * No self-promotional posts such as those from the founding team. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
- Rule #6 - Do Not Reveal Personal Information: * Do not reveal personally identifying information, otherwise known as doxxing. For example, divulging how many coins you own can make you a target of hackers and identity thieves. * Do not dox other Redditors under any circumstances. Report them to the mods or admins, --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
- Rule #7 - Do Not Steal Content: * Do not steal or plagiarize content. Submitting links to blogs or news sites which are notorious for this activity will result in suspension or permanent ban. Use [this tool](https://www.diffchecker.com/diff) to help determine if content is stolen. * Websites that constantly plagiarize or copy content from other sources may be blacklisted. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
- Rule #8 - Keep Discussions on Topic: * Do not allow your comment to stray from the post topic. * Ideological and political posts or comments will be removed; exceptions may be made for analysis of political events and how they influence the markets. * Content such as wallet support requests or highly technical discussions are not encouraged and should be referred to their respective coin or wallet subreddit. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
- Rule #9 - Use Suitable Titles and Flairs: * No clickbait or misleading titles. Titles should accurately represent the post or link content. * Titles and posts must be in English. * No URLs in titles. * Use correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation. For example, "LeT ALT SeAsOn BeGiN!!!" is an unacceptable title and will be removed. * You must flair your submissions and use the most appropriate flair. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
- Rule #10 - Communicate With Moderators: * Report rules violations. Mods cannot be everywhere at once, so reports from the community are invaluable. * Do not submit petty or hyperbolic meta posts to stir up drama in the community. Message the modmail instead. --- See our [Expanded Rules](https://bit.ly/2ItHXS3) page for more details on this rule.
Works well
- A link to an original, well-sourced news article about a major cryptocurrency market event, with a clear title and the correct flair.
- A text post analyzing a recent political event and its influence on crypto markets, using credible sources and staying on topic.
- A link to a credible market analysis piece from your own website, posted no more than once per day, with an accurate title and proper flair.
Avoid
- Do not post referral links, codes, or URL shorteners anywhere in your posts or comments.
- Do not post memes, joke posts, or low effort content.
- Do not post individual exchange listing announcements.
- Do not post baseless price speculation or portfolio posts.
- Do not post self-promotional content from a founding team.
- Do not post giveaways, sweepstakes, or donation addresses.
What r/CryptoMarkets Is For
r/CryptoMarkets is a community for news and discussion about cryptocurrency finance. The rules indicate that participants share market analysis, news, and on-topic discussion about crypto markets. The community expects credible sources, clear English titles, and proper flairs on all submissions.
Rules That Matter Before Posting
The rules that matter most for marketing-adjacent posts are "Rule #2 - No Spam", "Rule #5 - No Low Quality Content", and "Rule #9 - Use Suitable Titles and Flairs". "Rule #2 - No Spam" sets karma and account age minimums, bans referral links and URL shorteners, and limits website owners to posting their own content once per day if it is relevant. "Rule #5 - No Low Quality Content" bans memes, baseless price speculation, portfolio posts, individual exchange listing posts, and self-promotional posts from founding teams. "Rule #9 - Use Suitable Titles and Flairs" requires accurate, non-clickbait titles in English with no URLs, correct spelling and grammar, and a proper flair on every submission.
What To Post
A good post for a founder doing respectful Reddit marketing here is a link to a credible, original news article or market analysis about cryptocurrency finance. The content should be relevant and not plagiarized, with a clear, accurate title in English and no URLs in the title. You must add the most appropriate flair to your submission. If you own the website, you can post your own content, but only once per day and only if it is genuinely relevant to the community. The best approach is to contribute valuable market insights or news that sparks on-topic discussion, rather than promoting a specific product or project.
What To Avoid
Avoid anything that breaks "Rule #2 - No Spam", including referral links, codes, URL shorteners, and commercial advertising. Do not exceed the limit of posting your own content more than once per day. Avoid low quality content banned under "Rule #5 - No Low Quality Content", such as memes, joke posts, baseless price speculation, portfolio posts, individual exchange listing posts, and self-promotional posts from founding teams. Avoid clickbait or misleading titles, URLs in titles, and missing flairs as outlined in "Rule #9 - Use Suitable Titles and Flairs". Do not incite illegal activities, host giveaways, or beg for donations under "Rule #4 - Do Not Incite Illegal Activities, Host Giveaways, Or Beg". Do not engage in pumping, vote manipulation, or karma-boosting under "Rule #3 - No Manipulation". Do not steal or plagiarize content under "Rule #7 - Do Not Steal Content". Avoid off-topic comments and ideological or political posts under "Rule #8 - Keep Discussions on Topic".
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Common questions about r/CryptoMarkets
Can I promote my own crypto website or blog here?
The rules state that owners of websites or external accounts can post their content once per day if it is relevant, but self-promotional posts from founding teams are not allowed under "Rule #5 - No Low Quality Content".
What are the karma and account age requirements?
You need a minimum of 20 comment karma and a 10-day account age to comment, and 75 comment karma or a 10-day account age to post submissions.
Do I need to use a flair on my post?
Yes, you must flair your submissions and use the most appropriate flair under "Rule #9 - Use Suitable Titles and Flairs".
Can I host a giveaway or sweepstakes here?
No, "Rule #4 - Do Not Incite Illegal Activities, Host Giveaways, Or Beg" prohibits posting giveaways or sweepstakes.
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