SIREN, Another Leveraged Scam
The article "SIREN, Another Leveraged Scam" discusses the cryptocurrency $SIREN, which experienced a significant but suspicious price surge, briefly ranking among the top 30 cryptocurrencies by market cap. The token, initially launched during a meme-driven period, saw its liquidation volume reach $23.25 million, placing it fourth globally.
The piece identifies $SIREN as a "leveraged scam," where manipulators control the majority of the supply (over 88.5% on-chain) and exploit low liquidity on exchanges like Gate.io to create extreme price volatility with minimal capital. For instance, a $100,000 trade could cause a 40% price swing. The scam involves pumping the price, luring short sellers, and then triggering liquidations through coordinated pumps and dumps.
Similar patterns were observed in other tokens like $PIPPIN, $RIVER, and $BEAT. Despite denials from entities like DWF Labs, evidence suggests controlled manipulation. The article concludes that such schemes are detrimental to the market, favoring only a few informed traders while exposing most retail participants to unfair risks.
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