The recent surge in STO looks quite fierce, rising 10.4% over the past 3 hours, from 0.1334 all the way up to 0.1469, and now even approaching 0.1552. Trading volume has also exploded, with recent two-hour transaction volumes hitting 2.8 million and 11.7 million USDT respectively. The MACD has also formed a golden cross, and the RSI has shot up from 41 to 78, making it look like a bullish momentum is dominating.

But experienced traders know this pattern all too well — it's a classic manipulation by the whales controlling the market with ruthless tactics.

Look at the RSI, which has already hit 78.49 — well into overbought territory. Under normal circumstances, the price should take a breather and pull back. But this coin is different; it doesn’t necessarily follow the usual rules. The whales can push it up or smash it down at will. Some community members are already crying, caught chasing the high and getting trapped, while those shorting are actually making money — this isn’t natural market competition; it’s the whales reaping profits through manipulation.

Regarding moving averages, on the 4-hour chart, the MA25 is at 0.1520, and the MA99 is at 0.1654. The current price is right in the middle, neither up nor down. This position is the most dangerous — the whales can fake a breakout to lure buyers, then reverse and break support, trapping both bulls and bears.

Although trading volume has increased, such rapid surges are often orchestrated by the whales through wash trading, not genuine buying interest. Retail investors see the price rising and rush in, just to buy the top.

Honestly, it’s better not to get too attached to this kind of coin. Take profits and exit when you’re in the green. Don’t think you can hold until the very end. Those caught in the trap shouldn’t stubbornly hold on — coins controlled by whales have no bottom when they fall. Protecting your capital is more important than anything else. There will be plenty of opportunities later; there’s no need to gamble with the whales in this game. $STO ‌#加密市场小幅下跌