Influencer Andrew Tate sparked controversy with a prediction of the crypto market’s decline, only for evidence to reveal another story. Analysis of his wallet activity showed buying more than $5 million in Bitcoin at low prices. This highlights crypto’s vulnerability to manipulation by influencers and the need for transparency. Pepeto Exchange aims to resolve this issue through its Phase 3 verification system, providing real-time influencer holdings on leaderboards. It also offers anti-manipulation protocols like verified listings, community voting, and alerts for coordinated moves. Pepeto believes this infrastructure will be crucial in 2026, when manipulation-resistant digital assets are expected to flourish. The article explores the broader problem of market manipulation and how Pepeto’s solution is addressing it.