Mantra’s OM crypto token crashes harder than your aunt’s retirement plan, with
centralized exchanges and suspected insider dumpers in the spotlight.
Mantra’s OM token didn’t just take a hit—it faceplanted into the crypto
pavement, losing over 90% of its value in less time than it takes to microwave
popcorn. What looked like just another quiet Monday in the crypto markets
exploded into full-blown chaos when OM token holders watched their portfolios
evaporate before their very eyes.
In what appears to be the latest “how not to Web3” case study, the
crash has sparked allegations of insider trading, botched tokenomics, and an
epic failure in transparency. And if you’re wondering whether centralized
exchanges helped or hurt the situation, well—strap in.
The Sell-Off Heard ‘Round the Blockchain
The OM token began its steep decline late on April 13, when its price plummeted from $6.1
to as low as $0.43 within a single day. While the exact cause remains
unconfirmed, the crash has sparked widespread speculation about potential
insider activity and large-scale token sell-offs.
Just within 3 days before the crash, this group of fresh $OM whales moved 14.27M $OM (~$91M) to #OKX at an average price of $6.375.
Back in late March, they had jointly scooped up 84.15M $OM from #Binance for ~$564.7M (avg. $6.711).
Now, after a brutal ~90% drop, their… https://t.co/H7EASdsZaG pic.twitter.com/VsePiGlStV
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) April 14, 2025
According to blockchain analytics platform Spot On Chain, several OM
token holders transferred approximately 14.27 million tokens to the crypto
exchange OKX three days before the crash. These accounts had previously
acquired around 84.15 million OM in March for a reported total of $564.7
million.
Naturally, this triggered the crypto community’s equivalent of DEFCON
1, with outraged token holders crying foul and demanding answers. Mantra’s
developers responded by telling them that it wasn’t them, but rather the
exchanges’ “reckless” actions.
Centralized Exchanges: The Enablers?
While much of the community’s fury was directed at the suspected
insider dumpers, some of the spotlight has inevitably fallen on centralized
exchanges, which unwittingly became the battlefield for the OM
token bloodbath.
Sherpas, OMies, and broader crypto community,
First off, the team and I greatly appreciate the support that we have received over the past several hours, which we believe is a testament to the strong support MANTRA has among its investors and community.
We have determined that…
— JP Mullin (🕉, 🏘️) (@jp_mullin888) April 13, 2025
Today, John Patrick Mullin, CEO and founder of Mantra, blamed it all on
the CEXs.
John Patrick Mullin, CEO and founder of Mantra (LinkedIn).
The core of the criticism, at least from Mullins? Centralized exchanges enabled massive
liquidity for whoever decided to offload the tokens in one fell swoop. Unlike
decentralized exchanges, where whales can’t easily offload without tanking the
price, Binance provided the ideal trapdoor for a less than graceful exit.
No official statement from the project has confirmed whether any
wallets involved in the sell-off were compromised or tied to insiders. So, the theory
runs that either the hacker is a master strategist with impeccable timing—or
someone knows more than they’re letting on. Mantra strongly reject this.
What This Means for the OM Token (and You, Dear Investor)
The fallout has been predictably brutal. OM token is now trading at
just a sliver of its pre-dump value. Sentiment has tanked, and the community is
on high alert. As of writing, Mantra’s team does not appear to have announced
any concrete compensation plan or restructuring proposal.
For holders, this crash is more than just a financial hit—it’s a case
study of how fast trust can vanish in the crypto world. Projects like Mantra,
which boast cross-chain ambitions and DeFi innovations, are built on community
faith and transparent governance. When that evaporates, so does the valuation.
Is This Just Another Week in Crypto?
Unfortunately, yes. OM’s spectacular collapse isn’t exactly novel. The
crypto world has a long, illustrious history of mysterious token dumps,
suspicious wallet activity, and insider shenanigans. But what makes this one
stand out is how brazen it was—and how utterly unprepared Mantra seemed to be
for the fallout.
Investors and regulators alike are watching closely. If there’s a
silver lining here, it’s that events like this accelerate the push for clearer
rules, better transparency, and fewer “oops, we got hacked” excuses.
Until then, the lesson is simple: if you’re going to ape into a token,
you better know who’s holding the sell button.
For more stories of crypto, follow our dedicated section.
Mantra’s OM crypto token crashes harder than your aunt’s retirement plan, with
centralized exchanges and suspected insider dumpers in the spotlight.
Mantra’s OM token didn’t just take a hit—it faceplanted into the crypto
pavement, losing over 90% of its value in less time than it takes to microwave
popcorn. What looked like just another quiet Monday in the crypto markets
exploded into full-blown chaos when OM token holders watched their portfolios
evaporate before their very eyes.
In what appears to be the latest “how not to Web3” case study, the
crash has sparked allegations of insider trading, botched tokenomics, and an
epic failure in transparency. And if you’re wondering whether centralized
exchanges helped or hurt the situation, well—strap in.
The Sell-Off Heard ‘Round the Blockchain
The OM token began its steep decline late on April 13, when its price plummeted from $6.1
to as low as $0.43 within a single day. While the exact cause remains
unconfirmed, the crash has sparked widespread speculation about potential
insider activity and large-scale token sell-offs.
Just within 3 days before the crash, this group of fresh $OM whales moved 14.27M $OM (~$91M) to #OKX at an average price of $6.375.
Back in late March, they had jointly scooped up 84.15M $OM from #Binance for ~$564.7M (avg. $6.711).
Now, after a brutal ~90% drop, their… https://t.co/H7EASdsZaG pic.twitter.com/VsePiGlStV
— Spot On Chain (@spotonchain) April 14, 2025
According to blockchain analytics platform Spot On Chain, several OM
token holders transferred approximately 14.27 million tokens to the crypto
exchange OKX three days before the crash. These accounts had previously
acquired around 84.15 million OM in March for a reported total of $564.7
million.
Naturally, this triggered the crypto community’s equivalent of DEFCON
1, with outraged token holders crying foul and demanding answers. Mantra’s
developers responded by telling them that it wasn’t them, but rather the
exchanges’ “reckless” actions.
Centralized Exchanges: The Enablers?
While much of the community’s fury was directed at the suspected
insider dumpers, some of the spotlight has inevitably fallen on centralized
exchanges, which unwittingly became the battlefield for the OM
token bloodbath.
Sherpas, OMies, and broader crypto community,
First off, the team and I greatly appreciate the support that we have received over the past several hours, which we believe is a testament to the strong support MANTRA has among its investors and community.
We have determined that…
— JP Mullin (🕉, 🏘️) (@jp_mullin888) April 13, 2025
Today, John Patrick Mullin, CEO and founder of Mantra, blamed it all on
the CEXs.
John Patrick Mullin, CEO and founder of Mantra (LinkedIn).
The core of the criticism, at least from Mullins? Centralized exchanges enabled massive
liquidity for whoever decided to offload the tokens in one fell swoop. Unlike
decentralized exchanges, where whales can’t easily offload without tanking the
price, Binance provided the ideal trapdoor for a less than graceful exit.
No official statement from the project has confirmed whether any
wallets involved in the sell-off were compromised or tied to insiders. So, the theory
runs that either the hacker is a master strategist with impeccable timing—or
someone knows more than they’re letting on. Mantra strongly reject this.
What This Means for the OM Token (and You, Dear Investor)
The fallout has been predictably brutal. OM token is now trading at
just a sliver of its pre-dump value. Sentiment has tanked, and the community is
on high alert. As of writing, Mantra’s team does not appear to have announced
any concrete compensation plan or restructuring proposal.
For holders, this crash is more than just a financial hit—it’s a case
study of how fast trust can vanish in the crypto world. Projects like Mantra,
which boast cross-chain ambitions and DeFi innovations, are built on community
faith and transparent governance. When that evaporates, so does the valuation.
Is This Just Another Week in Crypto?
Unfortunately, yes. OM’s spectacular collapse isn’t exactly novel. The
crypto world has a long, illustrious history of mysterious token dumps,
suspicious wallet activity, and insider shenanigans. But what makes this one
stand out is how brazen it was—and how utterly unprepared Mantra seemed to be
for the fallout.
Investors and regulators alike are watching closely. If there’s a
silver lining here, it’s that events like this accelerate the push for clearer
rules, better transparency, and fewer “oops, we got hacked” excuses.
Until then, the lesson is simple: if you’re going to ape into a token,
you better know who’s holding the sell button.
For more stories of crypto, follow our dedicated section.
