Is Sierra [OLD] a scam?
EXTREME RISK · 70/100Sierra [OLD] (SIERRA) has an automated risk score of 70/100 — extreme risk. Sierra [OLD] is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 79.4% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control. With this little distribution, the price can be pinned and dumped at will — the defining trait of a market-manipulation token. Market cap under $100K — a single large holder can move price by 90%+ at will. Down 14% from ATH — within speculative range.
Automated assessment · updated 28 July 2026
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Sierra [OLD]
sierraEXTREME$1.030
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Risk Assessment
Risk Score
EXTREME RISK
Sierra [OLD] is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 79.4% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control. With this little distribution, the price can be pinned and dumped at will — the defining trait of a market-manipulation token. Market cap under $100K — a single large holder can move price by 90%+ at will. Down 14% from ATH — within speculative range.
Here is what the public data shows about Sierra [OLD], ordered by how strongly each factor contributes to the score:
- Market Cap Risk: Market cap under $100K — a single large holder can move price by 90%+ at will.
- On-Chain Holder Concentration: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 79.4% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control.
- Price Collapse: Down 14% from ATH — within speculative range.
- Volume Anomaly: Volume at 0.0% of market cap — within normal range.
These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public data — not financial advice or an allegation of wrongdoing. See our methodology.
Why this asset is flagged as high-risk
The patterns below are automated, opinion-based observations from public market data. They describe statistical risk indicators — not proof of wrongdoing by any project or person.
Verified on-chain: after excluding burn and labelled exchange, staking and liquidity wallets (team/vesting contracts are counted), the top 10 holders control more than half of the supply. This is direct evidence that a handful of wallets can dictate the price and dump it at will
Risk Factor Breakdown
Each factor is scored independently and weighted to calculate the total risk score.
Price Collapse
Price Action
2/25
8%
Severe ATH drawdown signals exit scams, abandoned projects, or post-pump dumps
Volume Anomaly
Trading Signals
1/20
5%
Abnormal volume-to-market-cap ratio is the primary indicator of wash trading or liquidity traps
Market Cap Risk
Market Structure
15/15
100%
Small market caps can be trivially manipulated by a single large holder (whale)
Supply Structure
Tokenomics
0/20
0%
Free float (circulating vs total/max supply). A low float means both future dilution from locked reserves and concentration enabling single-hand price control (estimated; verified holder data is scored separately).
Price Volatility
Price Action
0/15
0%
Extreme short-term price swings are a hallmark of coordinated pump-and-dump schemes
On-Chain Holder Concentration
Tokenomics
22/22
100%
Verified holder data. Burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and LP wallets are excluded; unlabelled contracts (often team/vesting multisigs) are counted. Over 50% in the top 10 enables single-hand price control.
Transparency Gaps
Transparency
0/10
0%
Legitimate projects have verifiable public websites, whitepapers, and open-source code
Key Metrics
Protect Yourself
- • Never invest more than you can afford to lose entirely
- • Check token concentration — if top 10 wallets hold >50%, be cautious
- • Verify the team is public and doxxed
- • Read the smart contract audit before buying
- • Be wary of unrealistic APY promises
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Sierra [OLD] holder-concentration history
14 daily measurements · -8.8 pts over the period
FraudCoins.com has measured the share of Sierra [OLD]’s supply held by its top 10 non-exchange wallets on 14 days since 18 Jul 2026. The highest reading was 79.4% on 29 Jul 2026; the most recent reading is 79.4% on 1 Aug 2026.
Composite risk score (0–100)
Recorded measurements (14)
| Date measured | Top 10 hold | Above 50% threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 79.4% | Yes | |
| 79.4% | Yes | |
| 79.4% | Yes | |
| 79.4% | Yes | |
| 79.4% | Yes | |
| 89.6% | Yes | |
| 89.5% | Yes | |
| 89.5% | Yes | |
| 89.7% | Yes | |
| 92.4% | Yes | |
| 92.4% | Yes | |
| 88.1% | Yes |
Each row is an automated measurement taken on the date shown, using public on-chain holder data with burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and liquidity wallets excluded. Historical readings describe what our model measured on that date — they are not statements about the project’s conduct then or now, and are not financial advice.
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Frequently asked questions about Sierra [OLD]
Is Sierra [OLD] a scam?
Sierra [OLD] (SIERRA) carries an automated risk score of 70/100, rated extreme risk by FraudCoins.com. Sierra [OLD] is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 79.4% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control. With this little distribution, the price can be pinned and dumped at will — the defining trait of a market-manipulation token. Market cap under $100K — a single large holder can move price by 90%+ at will. Down 14% from ATH — within speculative range. These are automated, opinion-based indicators from public market and on-chain data — not statements of fact, financial advice, or allegations of wrongdoing.
Why is Sierra [OLD] flagged as extreme risk?
Sierra [OLD]'s risk score is driven mainly by: market cap risk — Market cap under $100K — a single large holder can move price by 90%+ at will; on-chain holder concentration — On-chain: the top 10 holders control 79.4% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control; price collapse — Down 14% from ATH — within speculative range.
Who controls Sierra [OLD]'s supply?
On-chain data shows the top 10 holders of Sierra [OLD] control 79.4% of the supply, after excluding burn and labelled exchange, staking, bridge and liquidity wallets. At that level, a small number of wallets can move the price at will and sell their position at once.
Is Sierra [OLD] safe to buy?
FraudCoins.com does not give buy or sell recommendations, and no cryptocurrency is safe. Sierra [OLD] scores 70/100 (extreme risk) on our automated risk model. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.