The hottest Market Manipulation Substack posts right now

There is a movement to directly register the entire float of a company through the Direct Registration System (DRS), which allows investors to hold their securities in book entry form directly with the issuer.
The growth in DRS registrations started to stall, leading to investigations about why the consistent buy volume and DRS transfer images were not reflecting in reports. Theories emerged about how shares are manipulated and moved between book and plan shares.
Complexities in the market and opaque practices by institutions make it challenging for retail investors to understand the full picture. The DRS numbers may not reflect the complete truth due to potential manipulation and changing market dynamics.

Gold prices have been soaring recently, possibly due to China's influence and central banks accelerating their gold purchases.
The gold market has been subject to manipulation by central banks through various means like buying/selling gold, gold leasing, and engaging in derivatives.
There is evidence of market manipulation in the gold industry, including spoofing tactics by traders leading to inflated or deflated prices, and the potential for a significant impact on the gold market if large investors start taking physical delivery.

In January 2021, the GameStop ($GME) stock price experienced extreme volatility and a significant price surge, shedding light on underlying issues in the stock market.
The situation revealed how shorting mechanisms were exploited, with the stock being sold significantly beyond its float, and the impact of large institutions and financial media favoring institutional interests over retail investors.
The events with GameStop highlighted the complex interactions between retail investors, short sellers, brokers, and clearinghouses, ultimately leading to regulatory scrutiny and uncovering the reality of market dynamics.

The stock market can be manipulated by dishonest practices.
Investors need to be cautious of companies with limited float and inflated market caps.
Lack of transparency by market regulators and media can lead to scams in the market.

Coinbase listings have significantly underperformed in the past year, with many coins down more than 90%.
VCs, like a16z, have seen significant losses on their crypto investments, underperforming BTC and ETH.
FTX and Binance have raised concerns over market manipulation and lack of transparency in their operations.

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Financial institutions must provide transparent pricing in financial market transactions to avoid market manipulation.
The Central Bank of Nigeria warns against underreporting transaction rates and using 'second cheques' as these practices will be sanctioned.
Compliance with CBN rules and guidelines is crucial for a well-functioning and transparent financial market.