Unregulated markets easy to manipulate? Do you think this article is biased and what are your thoughts?

I want to see what you steemers think about the crypto market. I myself love the idea of decentralized currency, and think that if you're going to play the game you have to have some kind of common sense. I just recently got into crypto and find my own value in it. Also I love this community and how it gives us an opportunity to play. The article is linked below, thanks for reading!

https://techcrunch.com/2018/01/15/researchers-finds-that-one-person-likely-drove-bitcoin-from-150-to-1000/