Imagine 3 whales with 1000 btc each decide to sell bitcoin and by chance they do so at the same time. Of course the price will tank and people will wonder why,
This I think can be one good reason for a drop or rise in bitcoin price because either it will create fear or anxiety in the market.
bots will follow and so on.
I don't see how bots can be added as a possible factor to influence the market except you mean they will instantly be triggered and follow the whale's order.