Actually, the existence of the reserve was not depressing the market. The sell off of the reserve, which was mandated in 1996 and began in 2005, was depressing

Actually, the existence of the reserve was not depressing the market. The sell off of the reserve, which was mandated in 1996 and began in 2005, was depressing the market. The sale was modified in 2013 to try to relieve the market flooding issue. The present auction is the final piece of the sale.