The intentional act of interfering with the natural forces of supply and demand to create a false or misleading impression of the market for a security.
Market manipulation is the deliberate attempt to interfere with the free and fair operation of the market and to create artificially altered prices. This can involve a range of deceptive practices, such as spreading false information, engaging in wash trading, or executing large orders to influence prices. The goal is typically to profit from the artificial price movements caused by the manipulation.