"Gate.io pump" typically refers to sudden, artificial price increases of certain cryptocurrencies on the **Gate.io** exchange, often associated with **pump-and-dump schemes**. These are coordinated efforts where a group buys a low-cap coin to inflate its price ("pump"), then sells quickly ("dump") for profit, leaving others with losses.
### Key Points About Gate.io Pumps:
1. **Common in Low-Cap Coins** – Pump groups target low-liquidity, low-market-cap coins for easier manipulation.
2. **Risky for Retail Traders** – Late buyers often get stuck holding bags after the dump.
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