Positive and negative impacts of asset manipulation

[Starmix]

For positive impacts, they are highly debatable and often short-term. The primary benefit is the potential for quick profits for those engaging in the manipulation. And of course, this is unethical, hence, it must be avoided. There might be an increase in asset value in manipulation. It can artificially inflate the value of an asset, which might benefit existing holders in the short term; however, this is based on false information and is unsustainable.

Manipulation can create the illusion of high demand and trading activity, which might attract unsuspecting investors. In extremely rare cases, the pursuit of manipulation might lead to the discovery of new technologies or techniques. However, this is a highly unlikely and unethical justification.

For its negative impact of asset manipulation, one is financial losses. The most common and significant negative impact is that unsuspecting investors lose money when the manipulated asset’s price crashes. Manipulation distorts market signals, making it difficult for investors to make informed decisions based on accurate information.

Asset manipulation undermines trust in the financial markets and institutions. Manipulators can face fines, imprisonment, and legal consequences if caught. Being associated with asset manipulation can severely damage a reputation to person's or a company. Even if an action is technically legal, it may still be unethical. Manipulating an asset to take advantage of others for personal gain is unethical.

The negative impact of asset manipulation far outweighs any potential positive impacts. While manipulators may profit in the short term, the long-term consequences for investors, markets, and the economy as a whole are overwhelmingly negative. Asset manipulation is unethical. Often illegal and ultimately destructive.

 

[gwolf666]

I completely agree with your assessment. In my opinion, asset manipulation is one of the clearest examples of short-term greed causing long-term damage. While manipulators might see quick profits, it comes at the expense of trust in the market and the financial security of unsuspecting investors. The illusion of demand or artificially inflated prices might trick some into thinking an asset is more valuable than it really is, but that illusion is bound to collapse. The consequences go beyond just financial losses: reputations are ruined, companies face legal action, and the broader market suffers from reduced confidence. Even in cases where some new techniques or technologies are discovered, it hardly justifies the ethical violation and harm caused. Personally, I think that ethical investing and transparency are far more sustainable strategies. Markets can only function properly when participants act honestly, and any attempt to manipulate assets undermines the foundation of trust that keeps the entire system stable.

 

[Starmix]

Asset manipulation undermines trust in the financial markets and institutions. Manipulators can face fines, imprisonment, and legal consequences if caught, and this is done by the greedy people who are not satisfied with their wealth. They want mre, and by all means, they will do, what they believe makes them wealthier.

 

[Augusta]

Assets such as property or equipment may increase in value over time. If you sell now, you lose some possible gains.

 

[kit_hung]

Asset manipulation is like building a house on sand. It stands for a while but eventually collapses. Its positive impacts are only temporary and are often an illusion. People see high demand but it is actually a game. This attracts clueless investors and when they catch fire, they get burned badly. The negative impact is the biggest because people lose money, market signals get mixed up and trust is completely lost. Also, reputation can be damaged and the law can arrest you. At the end of the day, manipulation is completely unethical and destructive.

 

[Starmix]

If an asset is manipulated, sooner or later it will be discovered and the culprit doing it will be punished. The culprit can have his calculated gain, but when the time comes, he is discovered, he will land in prison.