Wash trading is a deceptive practice where traders buy and sell the same asset to create misleading market activity. Often used in crypto and stocks, it inflates trading volume, luring unsuspecting investors. Exchanges, brokers, and manipulators benefit by attracting liquidity and fees. Though illegal in regulated markets, it persists where oversight is weak.
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