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Pump
Rapid and massive price surge of an asset, often speculative.
Beginner-friendly explanation
A pump is when a token’s price rises very quickly in a short time. It attracts many buyers.
Example: A token jumps from $1 to $2 in one hour.
Intermediate-level insight
A pump can be organic (hype, good news) or artificial (manipulation). It’s often accompanied by a volume spike.
Example: A DeFi project announces a major partnership, and its token pumps 50%.
Advanced perspective
Pumps can be organized by trading groups to trap late buyers ('pump and dump'). Analysis should focus on the sustainability of the surge: volume origin, buyer profiles, and order book depth.
Example: On a suspicious pump, a trader notices 80% of the volume comes from a single address.
Cryptocurrencies & Tokens
pump, rapid rise, speculation, market manipulation, high volume
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