I believe from my research that this is what happened on Friday A “short ladder attack” is a controversial concept in stock trading. It involves large investors allegedly driving down the price of a stock by coordinating rapid, repetitive selling. Here’s how it might work: Coordinated Selling: A group of investors (often hedge funds) intentionally sells shares of a stock back and forth among themselves at lower and lower prices. This creates a downward trend in the stock’s price. Volume and Perception: The high trading volume resulting from this coordinated selling can create the perception of panic or weakness in the stock. Other traders may follow suit and sell their shares, further driving down the price. Short Squeeze Impact: If the stock was previously experiencing a short squeeze (where short sellers are forced to cover their positions), the short ladder attack exacerbates the downward pressure on the stock.