The Wolf Of All Streets Who's REALLY Moving Bitcoin? The Secret World of Crypto Manipulation EXPOSED!
Aug 27, 2025
Gaurav Dubey, a savvy market maker who guides personal investments for Scott Melker, dives into the murky waters of crypto market manipulation. They explore how market makers influence price movements and the fine line between legitimate trading and manipulation. The discussion covers the complexities of crypto exchanges and the weight of big players, alongside humorous tales from industry events. Unpacking the rise of Aptos and addressing the risks for new traders, Gaurav emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical practices in this chaotic landscape.
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Market Makers ≠ Whales
- Market makers are not whales set to manipulate price; they provide tight spreads and liquidity so markets function efficiently.
- Gaurav argues large sellers exist independently and broad buyer demand often defeats deliberate price suppression.
Why Large-Scale Bitcoin Manipulation Fails
- Manipulation is impractical against deep, patient buyer demand because sellers who push price down get absorbed by buyers.
- Gaurav says attempts to push Bitcoin down are likely to fail because mega buyers constantly enter at lower prices.
FTX/Alameda Market Abuse Example
- Gaurav recounts FTX/Alameda using exchange custody and inside data to move markets and sell assets across venues.
- He frames that case as orchestrated crime enabled by custody control and privileged data access.