Inactive Markets
Very little trading relative to the asset’s size, with the price far below its all-time high. We measure market data only and do not assess development or team activity.
How it works
When few people trade an asset, larger positions become hard to sell near the quoted price. This pattern fits discontinued projects and also quiet assets in a long bear market; low volume alone does not show that a project has stopped.
Red flags to look for
- ⚠No GitHub commits in 6+ months
- ⚠Social media accounts inactive for months
- ⚠Team members have deleted or abandoned their profiles
- ⚠Roadmap milestones missed repeatedly with no updates
- ⚠Price down 70%+ from ATH with tiny remaining volume
Coins currently showing this pattern
60 assets from our most recent automated scan. These are algorithmic risk indicators, not allegations of wrongdoing.
Frequently asked questions
What is inactive market in crypto?
Very little trading relative to the asset’s size, with the price far below its all-time high. We measure market data only and do not assess development or team activity. When few people trade an asset, larger positions become hard to sell near the quoted price. This pattern fits discontinued projects and also quiet assets in a long bear market; low volume alone does not show that a project has stopped.
How does FraudCoins detect inactive market?
Our automated scan runs against public market and on-chain data and applies the indicators listed on this page. Results are automated, opinion-based assessments — not statements of fact or allegations of wrongdoing.