Why is wash trading considered a manipulative practice in the digital currency industry?

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• Nov 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Wash trading refers to the practice of buying and selling the same asset simultaneously to create the illusion of high trading volume. It is considered manipulative because it can deceive other traders and investors into thinking that there is significant market activity and liquidity. This can lead to false price signals and market manipulation. Wash trading is prohibited in many regulated financial markets, including the digital currency industry, to ensure fair and transparent trading practices.
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• Nov 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  Wash trading is like a magician's trick in the digital currency industry. It involves traders creating fake trades to artificially inflate trading volume. This can mislead other traders and investors into thinking that there is genuine interest in a particular asset. It's considered manipulative because it distorts market data and can be used to manipulate prices. Regulators and exchanges have strict rules against wash trading to maintain market integrity and protect investors.
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• Nov 28, 2021 · 3 years ago
  At BYDFi, we take wash trading very seriously. It undermines the trust and integrity of the digital currency industry. Wash trading creates a false sense of market activity and can lead to price manipulation. That's why we have implemented robust surveillance systems and strict policies to detect and prevent wash trading on our platform. We are committed to providing a fair and transparent trading environment for our users.
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