It’s becoming increasingly clear how vulnerable newly launched crypto projects are to market manipulation—especially when major exchange executives take a personal interest. Take Aster, for example. There’s been a buzz around it for weeks, with rumors swirling that CZ may have quietly accumulated a position. Now, with Aster landing on top-tier exchanges like Bitget, it’s no surprise that other platforms are rushing to follow suit. The timing and coordination raise questions: is this strategic foresight or market orchestration? Either way, it’s a bold play that could reshape perceptions of influence in the crypto space.