Bitcoin’s astronomical rise last year was buoyed by market manipulation, researchers say
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2018/06/14/bitcoins-astronomical-rise-last-year-was-buoyed-by-market-manipulation-researchers-say/
"The main takeaway is that manipulation seems to have played a large role in the rise of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies,” the study's co-author said.