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Pain Point Scenario: The Dark Side of Crypto Volatility In 2023, Chainalysis reported **$4.3 billion lost** to pump-and-dump schemes (P&D), a form of market manipulation where coordinated groups artificially inflate token prices before dumping holdings. Retail investors often fall victim when chasing FOMO-driven rallies in low-liquidity altcoins like XYZ Coin’s 800% spike before its 94%…