OM Token Dumps Over 90% in an Hour, Wiping Out $6 Billion in Value

The crypto world was shaken as OM, the token of the MANTRA project, nosedived by over 90% in less than an hour, wiping out more than $6 billion in value.

The crypto world was shaken as OM, the token of the MANTRA project, saw a devastating nosedive of over 90% in less than an hour. This event unfolded as a perfect storm of red flags, team control, and behind-the-scenes deals, leading to what some are calling “LUNA 2.0.”

According to crypto analysts Sjuul from AltCryptoGems and StarPlatinum, the tale began with an unfolding of events that had the community in an uproar. However, in an official statement, the firm clarified that the sell-off was not an insider job, and they are working to resolve the matter soon. MANTRA’s co-founder, John Patrick Mullin, also said that there is no need to panic and that they are investigating the matter.

Sjuul’s Breakdown: Manipulation and OTC Deals Led to Collapse

In a detailed thread, Sjuul explained how the crash was triggered when a wallet linked to the MANTRA team deposited 3.9 million OM tokens onto OKX. This move immediately raised concerns as the team is known to control nearly 90% of the token’s total supply.

“If they want to sell, they can crash the market. And that’s exactly what happened. Trust had already been broken in the OM community throughout the past year. The team allegedly manipulated the market using market makers, secretly altered tokenomics, and repeatedly delayed a promised community airdrop. These actions had put the community on edge.”

But the real shock came with rumors of OTC deals, mainly private sales, where tokens were reportedly being offered at massive discounts—up to 50% off. As the token’s price began to slide, even these investors rushed to exit, setting off a chain reaction. Stop-losses were triggered, leveraged positions liquidated, and within the hour, the price plummeted 90%.

“This had all the makings of a total rugpull. The speed and scale of the crash were staggering. Within an hour, the token went from $7 to $0.5. Billions of dollars in value were wiped out as countless investors got burned. It was a scene of utter chaos and despair,” Sjuul added.

StarPlatinum’s Analysis: Airdrop Scandal and Vanishing Act

Another crypto analyst, StarPlatinum, also sounded the alarm, calling it a disaster on the scale of LUNA. He detailed how a month ago, the team carried out a controversial airdrop where over 50% of eligible wallets were suddenly blacklisted without explanation. This move deeply alienated the community.

He highlighted the team’s quiet changes to tokenomics, founder inactivity, and rumors of price control through market makers. When the wallet transfer to OKX happened, it triggered widespread fear. As news of the OTC deals emerged, panic selling commenced.

"They moved 3.9 billion of the team's tokens to OKX. Now, the team is said to hold nearly 90% of the total token supply. If they want to sell, they can crash the market. And that's exactly what happened. Trust had already been broken in the OM community throughout the past year. The team is said to have manipulated the market using market makers, secretly altered tokenomics, and repeatedly delayed a promised community airdrop. These actions had put the community on edge. But the rumors of OTC deals at 50% discounts to exit quickly as the token slides set off a chain reaction."

Within an hour, the token crashed 90%.

"This had all the makings of a total rugpull. The speed and scale of the crash are staggering. Within an hour, the token went from $7 to $0.5. More than $6 billion in value was wiped out as countless investors got burned. It's a scene of complete chaos and despair." The OM Telegram group was deleted shortly after the crash. The final message in the group was "LUNA 2.0." The team has since gone completely silent. Both crypto analysts advise researching tokens comprehensively before investing.