I think the definition of manipulation would be some groups, individuals, or entities who are able to control the price direction and profit unfairly be exercising undue influence.

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To what degree is the Bitcoin price manipulated?

> the guy is entirely conviced that the entire previous market cycle was essentially whales manipulating the price.

It depends on your definition of "manipulation" then. I my book a big whale exchanging is a legit transaction with effects on demand & supply. That's not manipulation, that's just the free market.

It does sound like petty whining to me tho. What's the point, why does he care?