On 13 April 2025, Mantra’s OM token fell by roughly ninety per cent within about a day, according to contemporaneous market reporting from outlets such as Cointelegraph and CoinDesk — from around six dollars toward levels well below one dollar at the worst prints. Billions in paper market value vanished while traders argued online about whether it was a dump, a liquidation cascade or something uglier.
Mantra presents itself as a layer-one chain aimed at real-world asset tokenisation. That narrative did not stop the chart. The project team publicly blamed what it called reckless forced liquidations by centralised exchanges and denied a team-led exit. Exchange commentary pointed to cross-exchange liquidations. On-chain watchers floated large transfers before the move; the chief executive disputed some wallet labels. At the time of the crash reporting, no court had established a single official cause — so treat every tidy story as provisional.
The practical point for readers is blunter than the Twitter autopsy. A token can trade on major venues, publish audits and name-drop partners, and still behave like a leveraged casino chip when liquidity thins. “Fundamentals” marketing is not a circuit breaker. Leverage on top of a concentrated token multiplies the damage.
If you held OM through the move, preserve exchange statements and wallet records before chasing anyone who DMs a “refund desk”. Verify project claims on primary channels and independent reporting, not on a stranger’s recovery Telegram. Concentration risk, unlock schedules and where your coins actually sit (exchange versus self-custody) matter more than a slogan about real estate on-chain.
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This article is for general information only. It is not legal or financial advice. Details change. If you have lost money, contact your bank or card issuer and use the routes on the help pages.