🐋 How Whales Manipulate Low-Cap Altcoins
Ever wondered why that small-cap crypto suddenly pumps 300% then crashes overnight? Whales are playing chess while retail traders play checkers.
Here's their playbook:
• Accumulation in silence – They buy slowly over weeks when no one's watching, keeping prices stable
• The pump begins – Strategic buys at key levels trigger stop losses and FOMO. Retail sees green candles and jumps in
• Social media hype – Suddenly influencers are talking about it. Coincidence? Never.
• Distribution phase – While you're celebrating gains, they're selling into your buy orders at the top
• The dump – Liquidity dries up. Price crashes. Whale exits with millions. Retail holds bags.
The trap? Low-cap coins have tiny liquidity. A whale with $500K can move the entire market.
How to protect yourself:
Watch volume spikes on low caps
Don't chase pumps
Set stop losses
If it sounds too good to be true, a whale probably set the bait
Remember: In crypto, you're either early, informed, or exit liquidity.
Choose wisely. 🎯
