Former 100x Token DEXE Crashes 97%: Why Are Small-Cap Coins That Surge During Bear Markets a Trap?

Recently, two prominent crypto figures on X, @blmario669 and @choc07_, highlighted the same issue: DEXE, once considered a potential 100x gem, plunged from $46.9 to $5.6 within a single day, an 88% drop. (It has since fallen to a low of $1.5, representing a 97% decline.) During the crash, a large investor reportedly suffered losses of nearly $1.7 million, equivalent to more than 10 million RMB.　　The sharp decline in DEXE has drawn attention toward market maker DWF Labs, which was accused of using the Ceffu MirrorX mechanism to bypass on-chain monitoring and execute a large-scale sell-off.　　For more detailed information, please refer to: @blmario669 and @choc07_.　　DEXE operates in the decentralized social trading and asset management sector. In October last year, it followed the broader market downturn and dropped to a low of $0.136. However, starting in February this year, it went against the market trend and entered a five-month consecutive rally, reaching $49.4 on July 13. The token recorded a peak gain of more than 360x, making it a true “100x coin.” Its market capitalization ranking also surged from outside the top 100 into the top 50.　　However, just seven days after reaching its all-time high, on July 21, DEXE suffered an