Short squeeze
A short squeeze is a sharp price rise driven by short sellers buying to close positions, which pushes the price higher and forces further closing. A naturally occurring squeeze is not manipulation; engineering one deliberately can be.
Where does short squeeze come up?
This term is used in the following manipulation techniques, each explained in full on its own page.
Enforcement actions involving these techniques
| Action | Agency | Filed | Technique | Penalty | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEC v. John Brda and Georgios Palikaras (engineered short squeeze, 2024) | SEC | 2024-06-25 | Engineered Short Squeeze | — | filed |
| SEC v. Meta Materials, Inc. ( and others (engineered short squeeze, 2024) | SEC | 2024-06-25 | Engineered Short Squeeze , Paid Stock Promotion +1 | $1m | settled |