Do you think exchanges are manipulating prices now ?

[IdoandWill]

It's not a secret anymore, manipulation is part of this business. I have noticed that exchange tends to freeze their platforms just before important news which can create big price moves.

[lavara]

If the exchanges manipulate prices, then most likely this does not significantly affect the global market, I think the price depends on other factors. It is more likely that just now the processes of adopting the digital currency are going on as a really good and reliable payment mechanism. Crypto currency is a big competitor to states and banks - I think this is the case.