#Scam? Why is the fall of crypto often confused with fraud? Let's figure it out!
Everyone who has ever invested in cryptocurrency knows: the market is unpredictable. However, when the price goes down sharply, instead of the usual "this is the market" you can often hear "this is a scam!" (fraud). Why does this happen? Let's figure it out.
📉High volatility and panic
The cryptocurrency market is very volatile. This means that prices can change quickly. For beginners or those who have invested significant amounts, a sharp drop in price can cause a panic. It is easier for them to write it off as someone's evil intent than accepted market risks.
💰Pump and Dump schemes
Unfortunately, unscrupulous schemes like "Pump and Dump" are common in the crypto world. Fraudsters artificially "inflate" the price of a coin, create a stir, and then sharply sell their assets, collapsing the market. Those who bought at the peak are left with nothing, and, of course, feel cheated.
🔒Lack of regulation
Unlike traditional finance, the crypto market is less regulated. This means that in the event of fraud or manipulation, it is often more difficult for investors to protect their rights or recover lost funds. The lack of clear rules increases the feeling of helplessness and deception.
💔”Rug Pulls" and other scam projects
Some crypto projects are outright scams, known as "Rug Pulls". Developers collect investor funds and then simply disappear. When this happens, the drop in the token price is a direct result of the fraud, and accusations of the result are justified.
🧐How to distinguish a market collapse from a scam?
While the line isn’t always clear, here are some things to look out for:
-Unrealistic promises: If you’re promised guaranteed, super-high profits in a short period of time, it’s almost always a scam.
-Lack of transparency: Reliable projects have a clear roadmap, a whitepaper, and a message from the development team. Anonymity and secrecy are bad signs.
-Withdrawal issues: If you can’t withdraw your money from the platform, this is a serious red flag