Is Tornado Cash a scam?
EXTREME RISK · 73/100Tornado Cash (TORN) has an automated risk score of 73/100 — extreme risk. Tornado Cash is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 86.2% 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. Down 99% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. Very low volume (1.77% of MCap) — limited liquidity trap risk.
Automated assessment · updated 1 August 2026
Tornado Cash
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Risk Assessment
Risk Score
EXTREME RISK
Tornado Cash is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 86.2% 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. Down 99% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. Very low volume (1.77% of MCap) — limited liquidity trap risk.
Here is what the public data shows about Tornado Cash, ordered by how strongly each factor contributes to the score:
- Price Collapse: Down 99% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam.
- On-Chain Holder Concentration: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 86.2% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control.
- Volume Anomaly: Very low volume (1.77% of MCap) — limited liquidity trap risk.
- Market Cap Risk: Market cap under $100M — moderate manipulation risk.
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.
Price is far below its all-time high while trading with very little liquidity — a pattern common to collapsed and dormant tokens, and also to assets in a long bear market
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
25/25
100%
Severe ATH drawdown signals exit scams, abandoned projects, or post-pump dumps
Volume Anomaly
Trading Signals
8/20
40%
Abnormal volume-to-market-cap ratio is the primary indicator of wash trading or liquidity traps
Market Cap Risk
Market Structure
3/15
20%
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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Tornado Cash holder-concentration history
10 daily measurements · +0.2 pts over the period
FraudCoins.com has measured the share of Tornado Cash’s supply held by its top 10 non-exchange wallets on 10 days since 23 Jul 2026. The highest reading was 86.2% on 1 Aug 2026; the most recent reading is 86.2% on 1 Aug 2026.
Composite risk score (0–100)
Recorded measurements (10)
| Date measured | Top 10 hold | Above 50% threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 86.2% | Yes | |
| 86% | Yes | |
| 86% | Yes | |
| 86% | Yes | |
| 86.2% | Yes | |
| 86.2% | Yes | |
| 86.1% | Yes | |
| 86.1% | Yes | |
| 86.1% | Yes | |
| 86% | 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 Tornado Cash
Is Tornado Cash a scam?
Tornado Cash (TORN) carries an automated risk score of 73/100, rated extreme risk by FraudCoins.com. Tornado Cash is controlled by a very small number of wallets: On-chain: the top 10 holders control 86.2% 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. Down 99% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam. Very low volume (1.77% of MCap) — limited liquidity trap risk. 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 Tornado Cash flagged as extreme risk?
Tornado Cash's risk score is driven mainly by: price collapse — Down 99% from ATH — catastrophic collapse indicating likely exit scam; on-chain holder concentration — On-chain: the top 10 holders control 86.2% of supply (burn and labelled exchange/staking/LP wallets excluded; team/vesting contracts counted) — extreme concentration that allows single-hand price control; volume anomaly — Very low volume (1.77% of MCap) — limited liquidity trap risk.
Who controls Tornado Cash's supply?
On-chain data shows the top 10 holders of Tornado Cash control 86.2% 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 Tornado Cash safe to buy?
FraudCoins.com does not give buy or sell recommendations, and no cryptocurrency is safe. Tornado Cash scores 73/100 (extreme risk) on our automated risk model. Always do your own research and never invest more than you can afford to lose.