How to Detect Market Manipulation in Altcoins Before They Crash

Key takeaways

• Unlike Bitcoin, many altcoins have low liquidity and limited oversight, making them prone to price manipulation and insider exploitation.

• Sudden spikes in trading volume, large whale transfers to exchanges, token unlocks or social media hype often precede sharp declines.

• Platforms such as Nansen, DEXTools and LunarCrush help detect abnormal wallet activity, fake liquidity and sentiment manipulation.

• Researching fundamentals, diversifying portfolios, setting stop-losses and avoiding hype-driven channels are key to protecting your funds.

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