Do you think the markets are being manipulated right now?

[kevingreen]

It all depends on how one defines manipulation because the market can be manipulated in many ways. Take for example the Facebook announcement of banning all crypto re!ated ads which later followed by Google's announcement for the same purpose all these and other FUD have affected the crypto market negatively. Simply put all these news have manipulated the market, so,if this market bleeding is actually manipulated based on these points you can see that it have now provided opportunity for those behind it to buy at a very cheap price .

[md.falkone]

There is a judgement that this manipulation is directed to extrusion of small-sized miners. Now their income was also so reduced and if the situation with the prices proceeds further, then mass draining of video cards and asik will go. As a result, in the market there will be only large players who will drive the prices up. So it is only necessary to wait this negative period and then again everything will turn green.

[ulia93]

Why? Why not
I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.
Thoughts?

Everyone always manipulates someone if it is profitable for someone. Manipulation of people's consciousness with the help of fake news from the world of cryptocurrencies contributes to the growth or fall of prices for all coins and the market as a whole, on which those who have millions of dollars at their disposal earn. It's simple, where there is an opportunity to earn money, there will certainly be someone who will take advantage of this moment.

[easemypain]

"Price manipulation is not something new. You see it in mainstream markets as well. We are in a very nascent, growing phase of our industry and these things are unavoidable," Lon Wong, president of NEM, told CNBC. for more information go to https://www.cnbc.com/2018/02/13/cryptocurrency-price-manipulation-is-unavoidable-nem-president-says.html

[Hermes Mercury]

One thought we have to keep in mind is: "Indenpendent of studies, graphical analysis and fundamentalists we are subject to manipulations, this is the reality and the only factor that can change in relation to that thought is financial power, the higher, the less we are subject, fact.

[IvaNkaLPG]

Cryptocurrency transactions are still tax-free in South Korea due to a lack of tax regulations.

[alexzorgo]

Why? Why not

I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.

Thoughts?

Here the author not bad tried and analysed the reasons of the current sitation in the cryptomarket. Of course, this his personal opinion. Anyway, such detailed analysis and comparison with other markets gives additional information to own reasonings.

https://medium.com/@super.crypto1/4th-dimension-bitcoin-manipulation-cartel-can-it-be-burnt-no-way-c53de65c166a

Plus the additional analysis on investments.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ICOAnalysis/comments/7t2xdg/ico_analysis_financial_approach/

And after that it becomes clear that if the cryptomarket easily gives in to manipulation, then as it is still absolutely small and young

[jamiebear]

Like every other government made up of people.Self interest will always win out.The third party fiduciary system works against self interest and inevitably fails when the pressures become too great. Decentralization works with that tendency to insure a fair market.The greater the pressure, the more it works. Never panic selling when that's about Bitcoin, just buy the dip.

[bonifacioB]

Why? Why not

I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.

Thoughts?

Unfortunately I think it is being manipulated some how. I wouldn't be able to say how exactly, but I think it is...

Yes. I agree that the market is manipulated.

[nawosecad68]

Yes, if I refer to it like that. But certainly not all manipulation. Those in power do strategy by making panic holders through negative and false news. As a result, the market becomes bloody as many investors panic and release their own crypto.

[sedahan13]

Some crypto with low volume can be manipulated by any party, but BTC and ETH has big volume and market cap so its hard to manipulate. Only possible to manipulate by make many fake news and FUD, and many trader sell panic and dump the price.

[idioma1]

I'm not a specialist and can't how exactly but yes, it is being manipulated;

[aizen10]

If you know technical analysis you would know that the bitcoin is being manipulated especially in the 5-30 mins chart because these financial institutions wants to take the price down so they could buy more before the great bullrun happen so it means we shouldnt sell our holdings in panic or else we could lose a lot more.

I already heard this kind of word "bullrun". And it will soon to happen, some of the big whales are manipulating the price of bitcoin,  to affects all coins in the market,  meaning when all coins are in the dip, a lot of new holders are getting panic to sell their coins most probably bitcoin,  then whales slowly swallow all cheap bitcoin price for their future purposes.  After this "bullrun" all coins will pump,  and regrets shows to exist to those who already sell their coins while in the dip.

[MancyZz]

Why? Why not

I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.

Thoughts?

in fact, the market is not being manipulated. because the market is the reality of the condition of coins that are up and down. so many people say that it is being manipulated.

[vividbery]

Whales are selling their coins gradually and keep their money to save for the dip price. While all the beginners holder also sell their coins because the price is keep falling. We cannot control this situation and all we need is follow the market.

[Teraboy]

Why? Why not

I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.

Thoughts?

Here the author not bad tried and analysed the reasons of the current sitation in the cryptomarket. Of course, this his personal opinion. Anyway, such detailed analysis and comparison with other markets gives additional information to own reasonings.

https://medium.com/@super.crypto1/4th-dimension-bitcoin-manipulation-cartel-can-it-be-burnt-no-way-c53de65c166a

Plus the additional analysis on investments.
https://www.reddit.com/r/ICOAnalysis/comments/7t2xdg/ico_analysis_financial_approach/

And after that it becomes clear that if the cryptomarket easily gives in to manipulation, then as it is still absolutely small and young

The crypto market is so easy to be manipulated. Remember what already happened when mtgox trustee was dumping a lot of bitcoin to the market and the little shrimps and whales just follow it and that makes the price of bitcoin down a lot. That gives a real evidence about the market can be manipulated by a party which hold a lot of coins or it can be considered as more than whales.

[hitrawal91]

Why? Why not

I've heard both sides of the argument and to a certain extent, they both make sense more or less.

Thoughts?

Yes, i agree that there has been a strong manipulation going on from past few months till there is a record high is printed on the cryptocurrency price charts and now i can clearly see that after the high is printed the manipulation is still going on and i feel that buyers are buying on the deeper correction so that they can benefit for the long term , but the move has not been started as the big WHALES (pro traders) are still ruling the market.It is better to enter in the market when there is a strong trend.

[OuterTech]

You have to accept the fact that the cryptocurrencies are not controlled by any organization or government, but are easily manipulated by people who have the money we usually call whales. They invested a lot of cryptos to manipulate the exchange rate, causing the market to fall continuously. So if you decide to invest then invest in Bitcoin and ETH then hold and do not care about the exchange rate anymore.

[bbq6]

Sir, this is for sure. The stock market will also be manipulated. The cryptocurrency market policy is not perfect, it will be manipulated.

[ZahaRip]

They're not manipulated. The market is now unattended. I don't know why there was a decline, most likely because of the bears. But at the moment he is free. I guess the bears did not expect that dropping a course, no one will take.