In the ongoing crypto bull market, founders are increasingly cashing out early through secondary share sales, raising ethical concerns about their impact on company value. Notable examples include Mesh founder Bam Azizi, who secured $20 million from a $130 million funding round, and Farcaster’s Dan Romero, who gained $15 million from a $150 million Series A round. These transactions provide financial freedom without waiting for a company exit, but critics argue they may undermine long-term value. Other cases involve Omer Goldberg of Chaos Labs and executives from MoonPay, who have also benefited from secondary sales. While these deals have been financially successful, some startups, like Farcaster, face challenges in sustaining user growth. The crypto industry's unique structure and hype cycles facilitate such early exits, but the ethical implications continue to be a topic of debate among industry experts.