Thank you for this great answer.
Seems like you have some experience that's for sure.
You could say that but I am sure I am just a small fish who likes to read more than talk. I tend to observe what others are doing and take decisions accordingly.
What do you think about the latest market dump?
Dump and pump is a continuous cycle. Just the amplitude of this cycle varies. Note that in the past every dump has been associated with a pump and vice versa. In my opinion every pump or dump is temporary and you should act decisively to profit from the same in terms of fiat or crypto.
does it seems to you like manipulation?
May be or may not be.
and how do you think the market will react in the close/long term.
My take is bullish on every crypto market. Be it bitcoin or any other altcoin.
I've been HODLING in the last few months and lost a lot of money. I'm HODL till the end, But I would really love to hear from someone more experienced than I do what's their opinion is.
Possibly you entered the market in a wrong price range. If thats the case you should not panic sell but hodl till the price crosses again. Then get in at a lower price - watch the market cycles closely to identify which point to enter and which point to exit.