I don't see anything particularly different about this...

I don't see anything particularly different about this stocks trading than many many others.

I will say I never concern myself with market manipulation, never! it is of zero concern to me. I look at what I do 100% of the time using as many facts as I can muster, have done so for around 45 years on markets.

If I would give my kids and their kids any pointers on the subject it would be, forget it and do not bother joining in on the manipulation bandwagons.

I probably would need to phase it a tad differently, perhaps - just play your soccer game - do not worry about the referees adjudication, for good or bad - just play your best game always, regardless of how badly you believe the ref is.

It will also waste precious time and energy from far more important things that you can and should do on markets - Like 1st up - fully own what you do, always looking for an external here will cost you dearly.

Whew, sorry a tad long, well meaning all the same.

Cheers
Phil.