In cryptocurrency trading, the strategies of market makers are never random; there is always a clear logic and precise calculations behind them. Take the lesser-known coins like $ASR for example, the reason they are often targeted and become a "cash machine" for retail investors is quite straightforward - there are both inherent flaws in the coins themselves and the greed of human nature.
First, let's talk about the weaknesses of niche coins themselves. The trading volume of these types of coins is pitifully small, and their market cap is tight, making liquidity extremely scarce. For the market maker, this is an opportunity—just by injecting a little money, the coin price can be artificially pushed up. During the price surge, the illusion of a "dark horse" is created, and when selling, due to the small market cap, although there is selling pressure, it can still be endured. In contrast, those leading coins have large circulation and active trading; attempting to manipulate them requires astronomical amounts of money, which is labor-intensive and thankless, and smart market makers simply do not look at them.
But the real killer move, to put it bluntly, is the desire in the hearts of retail investors. How many people are contemplating achieving instant success through investment and rewriting their lives? The wealth-building stories from the crypto space have inspired everyone like a shot of adrenaline. Market makers have understood this point, creating unusual movements in $ASR, spreading positive rumors, and implying that this is the next opportunity for wealth... Driven by the dream of getting rich, retail investors ultimately fall into the traps that have been pre-dug for them. This trick has caught many people year after year.
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BearWhisperGod
· 2025-12-25 08:39
Basically, greed kills people. Every time, new newbies rush in. Can't you learn, everyone?
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MoonMathMagic
· 2025-12-25 08:02
Honestly trading mainstream coins isn't better, why bother picking up these dumps?
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Imsorry457
· 2025-12-23 10:20
Christmas to the Moon! 🌕
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unrekt.eth
· 2025-12-22 14:48
It's the same old trick again, obscure coins with small market caps are easy to manipulate, and retail investors just have to jump in, it's really ridiculous.
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BlockchainArchaeologist
· 2025-12-22 14:48
It's the same old trick again; obscure coins are the hunting grounds for market makers and the graves for retail investors... Seriously, if you see it clearly, don't touch.
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ForkItAllDay
· 2025-12-22 14:41
In simple terms, the greed of retail investors is the biggest flaw, and the market makers have a firm grasp on this.
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MagicBean
· 2025-12-22 14:38
To be honest, I've seen this trap too many times, and the key is still greed at play. Niche coins are just a trap, don't touch them.
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YieldHunter
· 2025-12-22 14:35
ngl the liquidity profile on these shitcoins is literally a red flag if you look at the data... tvl moves like 10x on fake hype then evaporates lol
In cryptocurrency trading, the strategies of market makers are never random; there is always a clear logic and precise calculations behind them. Take the lesser-known coins like $ASR for example, the reason they are often targeted and become a "cash machine" for retail investors is quite straightforward - there are both inherent flaws in the coins themselves and the greed of human nature.
First, let's talk about the weaknesses of niche coins themselves. The trading volume of these types of coins is pitifully small, and their market cap is tight, making liquidity extremely scarce. For the market maker, this is an opportunity—just by injecting a little money, the coin price can be artificially pushed up. During the price surge, the illusion of a "dark horse" is created, and when selling, due to the small market cap, although there is selling pressure, it can still be endured. In contrast, those leading coins have large circulation and active trading; attempting to manipulate them requires astronomical amounts of money, which is labor-intensive and thankless, and smart market makers simply do not look at them.
But the real killer move, to put it bluntly, is the desire in the hearts of retail investors. How many people are contemplating achieving instant success through investment and rewriting their lives? The wealth-building stories from the crypto space have inspired everyone like a shot of adrenaline. Market makers have understood this point, creating unusual movements in $ASR, spreading positive rumors, and implying that this is the next opportunity for wealth... Driven by the dream of getting rich, retail investors ultimately fall into the traps that have been pre-dug for them. This trick has caught many people year after year.