False pullbacks: Manipulators allow controlled drops (small pullbacks) to give the impression of a normal correction within a bull market. This prevents investors from losing confidence in the rally.

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4. Final Phase: Collapse and Loss of Small Investors

When manipulators have liquidated most of their holdings, the price starts to plummet rapidly. This can happen in several ways:

Final mass sell-off: Manipulators conduct a massive sell-off that breaks key supports, triggering automatic sell orders (stop-loss) and panic among small investors.

Volume disappears: Once the big players have exited, the token's volume decreases drastically, reflecting the collapse of interest in the asset. Without liquidity or demand, the price falls even further.

Disappearance of developers: In some cases, the teams behind speculative tokens disappear or stop announcing updates, abandoning the project. This is often a clear sign of a rug pull.

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Alert Indicators for Investors

To avoid getting caught in this type of manipulation, investors should be vigilant about