> why don't they just keep it to themselves and short btc If one does a bunch of research that indicates that a stock will increase in value, it is common to b

> why don't they just keep it to themselves and short btc If one does a bunch of research that indicates that a stock will increase in value, it is common to buy the stock then publish the research. Anyone swayed by the assessment may buy the stock increasing its value. The same logic applies to shorting a stock.