- Crypto Beast’s deactivation follows allegations of an ALT token pump-and-dump.
- Alleged pump-and-dump leads to ALT’s market cap collapse.
- Community reaction underscores the influence of crypto key opinion leaders.
The event underscores concerns over influencer-led market volatility and highlights the impact of social media on crypto markets. The speculative activities involving ALT prompted swift community backlash.
Crypto Beast, a prominent crypto influencer, reportedly orchestrated a pump-and-dump involving the ALT token. ZachXBT, a blockchain investigator, linked Crypto Beast’s wallet to the token dump.
Crypto Beast’s public wallet was directly tied to the bundled wallets that sold $ALT – ZachXBT, On-chain Investigator, ZachXBT.com
Crypto Beast’s actions led to the account’s deactivation on X. Despite the account deactivation, speculation surrounds a potential return under a new name. The ALT token suffered a substantial market cap plunge from $190 million to $3 million. Wallets linked to Crypto Beast allegedly dumped over $11 million in ALT, causing a price collapse.
The crypto community faced shockwaves after the sudden ALT collapse, exacerbating concerns over influencer-led market manipulation. Social media’s role in crypto price fluctuations was highlighted amidst the controversy. Historical trends show previous involvement from Crypto Beast in similar events. Regulatory scrutiny remains a possibility, although no immediate actions have been announced. The incident could prompt industry-wide debates on the ethical responsibilities of crypto influencers. Market dynamics and potential regulatory responses could shape future interactions between social media and cryptocurrency valuations.
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