Market Manipulation and Trading Risks

If you're deep in the crypto game, you’ve probably seen (or been burned by) classic pump-and-dump plays. The good news? Blockchain analytics has leveled up.

For active crypto traders, understanding where the market is headed often comes down to interpreting on-chain data. One of the most overlooked yet powerful signals in the toolkit is exchange reserves: the amount of Bitcoin held on centralized trading platforms. 

The promise of decentralization and financial innovation often comes with a darker undercurrent, manipulative trading practices that distort market perception and exploit unsuspecting traders.