Q: "What would stop someone from driving price down to say $[?]"
A: It's about value, and potential value. No buyer or seller operates in a vacuum. As DCN approached $1 others, retail, instos and management would BUY. If one shorted that heavily/hugely, a short squeeze could wipe them out.
Q: "I understand it is difficult for liquid stocks but shouldn't be a problem for something like DCN.[?]"
A: DCN is liquid enough, but not liquid enough to conceal such a predatory strategy. Others would jump at a taste.
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DCN Price at posting:
$1.68 Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held