$ETH Crypto exchanges wield manipulation tactics with surgical precision, rigging the game so retail traders are guaranteed to lose. Spoofing isn’t just common—it’s a weapon. Exchanges and whales flood the order books with fake buy or sell orders, conjuring a mirage of market demand or supply. These phantom orders vanish before execution, but not before tricking you into acting on their lies. By the time you see the market’s true face, they’ve already cashed out on your panic or greed, leaving you bleeding losses or stuck in disastrous trades. You’re not just disadvantaged—you’re prey.