# 👉How to read a Bubblemap

A **Bubblemap** shows who holds a token and how wallets are connected. Each circle (**bubble**) is a wallet, and the map helps you see patterns in token ownership that aren’t obvious on a blockchain explorer.

###  The Basics

* **Bubbles = Wallets**
  * Big bubble → wallet holds a lot of tokens
  * Small bubble → wallet holds fewer tokens
* **Lines = Connections**
  * A line between two bubbles means tokens moved between them
  * Lots of lines → closer relationship
* **Clusters = Groups**
  * A cluster is a group of bubbles connected by lines
  * Often shows coordinated behavior or wallets controlled by the same entity

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### What to Look Out For

* **Concentration of Power**
  * If just a few big bubbles hold most of the supply, risk is high.
  * Healthy projects usually have more balanced distribution.
* **Connected Wallets**
  * If many wallets are connected to each other, it may mean one group is splitting tokens across addresses to look decentralized.
* **Wash Trading & Fake Volume**
  * If tokens bounce back and forth between the same wallets, that’s often fake trading to create hype.

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#### 👉 In short: <sup>A Bubblemap makes it easier to see if a token looks healthy or if there are signs of manipulation.</sup>

* **Balanced bubbles, few connections** = healthier distribution
* **Tight clusters, heavy connections** = higher risk

### ⚡️ Reading Tips

* **Don’t panic at every big bubble** → some wallets are exchanges or liquidity pools (they should be labeled).
* **Clusters tell the real story** → big connected groups are often more suspicious than a single large holder.