Binance and Bitget Probe RAVE Token After 4,500% Surge and Crash
ZachXBT alleges insiders controlling 90% of supply engineered a short squeeze that caused $44 million in liquidations. RAVE has dropped over 50% from its $27 peak.
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ZachXBT alleges insiders controlling 90% of supply engineered a short squeeze that caused $44 million in liquidations. RAVE has dropped over 50% from its $27 peak.
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