OM My God: Mantra Crypto Tanks 90% as Insider Trading Allegations Fly

Mantra’s OM crypto token crashes harder than your aunt’s retirement plan, with centralized exchanges and suspected insider dumpers in the spotlight.From Zero to OM: The Spectacular Self-Destruction of a TokenMantra’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 BlockchainThe 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, 2025According 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 (

Apr 14, 2025 - 11:53

Mantra’s OM crypto token crashes harder than your aunt’s retirement plan, with centralized exchanges and suspected insider dumpers in the spotlight.

From Zero to OM: The Spectacular Self-Destruction of a Token

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 (