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Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders

Bitcoin.com News·September 1, 2026·1 min read
Rising Price Manipulation Attacks Increasingly Hurt Crypto Traders and Lenders

Price manipulation attacks have surpassed 2025's full-year results, artificially pumping crypto prices and hurting traders and lenders. These malicious schemes, distinct from organic growth and pump-and-dump, increasingly impact the growing crypto-backed lending market, as attackers exploit price spikes for profit.

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