What has been happening in the market lately is not new; it is just presenting itself with different masks. Recently, after $ALPACA coin was delisted by Binance, it skyrocketed up to 15 times within 5 days. Why? Because they have everything in their hands. First comes the drop, then buying, followed by an artificial rise... and finally, the collapse! This is not a coincidence; it is a consciously orchestrated market theater.
The same scenario is currently being played out for fan tokens. Although it may seem promising at first, there is significant manipulation behind the scenes. Most investors enter these tokens thinking they are supporting their team. But remember: These tokens are more toys for big whales than a manifestation of sports love, with structures that are open to manipulation.
Let's see how this business works now.
First, hope is pumped: "This team is participating in this cup," "new partnership," "huge event coming soon"—news that fuels the community.
Then the drop begins. Investors panic and sell their holdings cheaply.
Next, there are substantial purchases from insiders, and suddenly the price skyrockets.
And finally... that classic ending: While prices crash, it is again the small investor who ends up in the red.
Just like what happened with ALPACHA. When the delisting news came, the panicking small investor sold their holdings at a loss. But what happened afterward? The same coin made 15x in 5 days. Who won? Who lost? We need to understand: Everything is in their hands.
Our only weapon against such projects is knowledge and awareness. If we do not open our eyes, more people will be harmed, and more individuals will become victims. Fan tokens, projects like ALPACHA, or "opportunities" that come with other names—all of them could be parts of the same system.
Every collapse is a selling opportunity for someone.
And in this cycle, the one who always loses is the one who remains unaware.
I urge everyone who sees this article to act consciously. Do not blindly fall for "pumps," influencer recommendations, or rumors of "exploding soon." This market is managed with intellect, not emotions.
