#MarketPullback 🚨 Signs of a Fake Pump (a.k.a. Pump and Dump)
1. Low Market Cap, Low Liquidity
Easily manipulated. A few whales can trigger a massive price surge.
2. Sudden Price Spike Without News
No fundamental updates, no partnerships, no tech upgrades — just price action.
3. Telegram/Discord Hype
Coordinated shilling in groups with posts like: “This is about to explode! Don’t miss out!”
4. Low Volume Followed by Sudden Surge
Price increases rapidly, but real buy volume isn’t that high.
5. Anonymous or Shady Team
No transparency about the project creators or advisors.
6. Same Wallets Buying and Selling
On-chain data shows a few wallets driving all the action.
7. Sharp Drop Right After the Pump
Classic dump pattern — early movers exit, latecomers lose big.
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✅ Signs of a Real Pump (Sustainable Growth)
1. Strong News Catalyst
• Exchange listing (Binance, Coinbase, etc.)
• Strategic partnerships
• Protocol upgrade / Mainnet launch
• Regulatory clarity or adoption news
2. Organic Growth Over Days/Weeks
Healthy charts show higher highs and higher lows — not just a single spike.
3. Increasing Trading Volume on Multiple Exchanges
Indicates widespread interest and accumulation.
4. Social & Developer Activity Rising
GitHub commits, community growth, mentions on major crypto media.
5. Support Levels Hold Post-Rally
Price stabilizes at a higher level, showing strong support — not a full retrace.
6. Whale Tracking Shows Real Accumulation
On-chain metrics (e.g., Lookonchain, Arkham) show smart money entering, not just exiting.
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👀 Real-Time Checks You Can Do
• Check CoinMarketCap/CoinGecko for volume vs. market cap.
• Look up news headlines for the coin.
• Use DexTools, TradingView, or CoinGlass to see volume patterns.
• Watch wallet activity with tools like Arkham, Etherscan, or Whale Alert.#MarketPullback