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Gotbit Founder Pleads Guilty to Market Manipulation and Wire Fraud

by Raxer X.
03/21/2025
in Fraud & Scams, Security & Risk

Aleksei Andriunin, the 26-year-old founder and CEO of the cryptocurrency market-making firm Gotbit, has pleaded guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit market manipulation. This development follows his extradition from Portugal to the United States in February 2025.

Between 2018 and 2024, Gotbit provided services designed to artificially inflate trading volumes for various cryptocurrency tokens. These tactics, including “wash trading,” created misleading perceptions of market activity, thereby attracting unsuspecting investors. The artificially inflated trading volumes were used to secure listings on prominent platforms like CoinMarketCap and to facilitate trading on larger cryptocurrency exchanges.

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In a 2019 interview, Andriunin openly discussed developing code to execute wash trades, acknowledging the ethical ambiguities of such practices. He maintained detailed records comparing artificially created trading volumes with genuine market activity. Gotbit’s clientele included cryptocurrencies such as Saitama and Robo Inu, whose leadership has also faced legal action.

As part of a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in Massachusetts, Andriunin consented to forfeit approximately $23 million held in stablecoins, specifically Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC). This forfeiture is intended to address the financial gains obtained through the fraudulent activities.

The plea agreement recommends a prison sentence not exceeding 24 months. However, the final sentencing decision rests with the court, which retains discretion over the terms. The agreement also stipulates that the forfeiture of assets does not absolve Andriunin of other potential financial obligations, such as fines or taxes.

This case is part of a broader crackdown on fraudulent practices within the cryptocurrency industry. In October 2024, U.S. prosecutors charged multiple firms and individuals, including Gotbit and its associates, with engaging in widespread fraud and market manipulation. These coordinated efforts aim to protect investors and maintain the integrity of financial markets.

Andriunin’s sentencing date has not yet been scheduled. The outcome of this case is anticipated to have significant implications for regulatory approaches toward market manipulation in the cryptocurrency sector.

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