Dump

A "dump" in trading refers to the rapid selling off of a cryptocurrency or other asset. This is often done by large holders, also known as "whales", who have the ability to influence the market price. The term generally holds a negative connotation as it can lead to a significant drop in the asset's price.

A common strategy among traders is to "dump" or sell off their holdings in a particular asset when there's an abnormal increase in price. This is often done to lock in profits before the price potentially falls back down.

The term "dump" is also associated with market manipulation tactics, such as "pump and dump" schemes. In these schemes, the price of an asset is artificially inflated (pumped), often through misleading positive publicity, to attract investors. Once the price has increased, the manipulators sell off (dump) their holdings, causing the price to fall and leading to losses for the deceived investors.