Most people buy tokens based on price action alone.

Bad strategy.
Here are the tools I use whenever I'm researching a token ↓
S-Tier (Professional Edge)
• @tokenterminal – protocol revenue, price-to-sales ratios, fundamental metrics
• @DefiLlama – TVL, DEX volumes, unlock schedules across chains
• @CryptoRank_io – vesting schedules, unlock calendars, ICO/IDO tracking
• @DEXToolsApp – price tracking, wallet activity, liquidity analysis
A-Tier (Essentials)
• @dexscreener – new launches, live DEX pairs, early price action
• @Dune – custom onchain dashboards for any token or protocol
• @bubblemaps – wallet distribution and token concentration
• @Crypto_Dealflow – fundraising rounds, strategic raises, early-stage capital
B-Tier (Good to have)
• @MessariCrypto – research-grade data, but best features are paywalled
• @Dropstab_com – portfolio tracker with unlock and vesting data
• @coingecko – basic price and market cap, good for quick token checks
• @CoinMarketCap – basic token info
You don't need all of these.
Pick the ones that match how you research.