Will the altcoin season start without a market crash? Unlikely! Here’s the harsh truth 🧠
The cryptocurrency market is a battleground dominated by whales and institutional players who manipulate prices for huge profits — often at the expense of retail traders. To survive in this volatile environment, you need to understand their strategies and learn to adapt. Let’s break down the mechanisms of market manipulation and how you can protect yourself.
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🐋 Whale Players: How Market Manipulation Works
1. Sell at the peak to trigger panic
Whales sell large volumes of their assets near market peaks, causing a sharp decline that instills fear among traders.
2. Instill fear in retail investors
When prices drop, retail investors start to panic and sell off, which further accelerates the decline and drives prices even lower.
3. The "False Recovery" trap
A temporary price increase lures traders back in, only for the market to crash again, trapping those who entered late.
