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Is a Coin’s Age a Factor in Its Vulnerability to a Pump and Dump?

Generally, newer coins or those that have been dormant for a long time are more vulnerable. Newer coins often have lower initial liquidity and smaller communities, making them easier to control.

Established, high-market-cap coins like Bitcoin or Ethereum are far less susceptible due to their massive liquidity and distributed ownership. The age is less important than the liquidity and market depth.

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