Dump

Dump is the act of quickly selling off a large quantity of a cryptocurrency. This typically leads to a sharp decline in its market price. Dumps can occur for various reasons, such as market manipulation, negative news, or fear among investors. When large holders, often known as "whales," decide to sell their assets, it can trigger a chain reaction. Other investors may panic and sell too. This exacerbates the price drop. Dumps contrast with "pumps," where prices are inflated. Both are phenomena that traders and investors watch closely in volatile crypto markets.