[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Kosasi Nakamoto [@KOSASI_NAKAMOTO](/creator/twitter/KOSASI_NAKAMOTO) on x 14.9K followers Created: 2025-07-25 08:52:32 UTC X. “Pump and Dump” SchemesHow it works? Some exchanges may promise to list a token and collaborate on marketing to create a temporary price surge (pump). After listing, they manipulate trading volume or prices, for example, through “wash trading” (artificially inflating trading volume) or partnering with “whales” (large wallet holders) to drive up the token’s price. Once the price peaks, the exchange’s insiders or partners sell their tokens, leaving regular investors with losses (dump). Deceptive element: Projects pay for listing, expecting their token to gain popularity, but the exchange is only interested in short-term price manipulation that benefits itself or its partners. Example: Historically, some smaller exchanges, such as the Bitconnect platform (later exposed as a scam), have used similar schemes to lure projects and investors. XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [holders](/topic/holders) [whales](/topic/whales) [listing](/topic/listing) [surge](/topic/surge) [token](/topic/token) [exchanges](/topic/exchanges) [Post Link](https://x.com/KOSASI_NAKAMOTO/status/1948667671735677432)
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Kosasi Nakamoto @KOSASI_NAKAMOTO on x 14.9K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 08:52:32 UTC
X. “Pump and Dump” SchemesHow it works?
Some exchanges may promise to list a token and collaborate on marketing to create a temporary price surge (pump).
After listing, they manipulate trading volume or prices, for example, through “wash trading” (artificially inflating trading volume) or partnering with “whales” (large wallet holders) to drive up the token’s price. Once the price peaks, the exchange’s insiders or partners sell their tokens, leaving regular investors with losses (dump).
Deceptive element: Projects pay for listing, expecting their token to gain popularity, but the exchange is only interested in short-term price manipulation that benefits itself or its partners.
Example: Historically, some smaller exchanges, such as the Bitconnect platform (later exposed as a scam), have used similar schemes to lure projects and investors.
XXXXX engagements
