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Insider trading is trading using non-public information that you had a duty to protect. So, whatever Musk is (allegedly) doing is not insider trading. It could

by unmole 8y ago

Insider trading is trading using non-public information that you had a duty to protect. So, whatever Musk is (allegedly) doing is not insider trading. It could however still be securities fraud.

csomar 8y ago
He is using non-public information to liquidate shorters. Isn't that it?
- nickik 8y ago
  No. He is allowed to announce company plans on Twitter. When he said it, it became public and that is legal.