I did some research and I actually found out the answer. I hope they don't read this though. I enclosed a picture for everyone's reference.
And joe, do you think that if someone 'in the know' would openly share this here on an internet message board? You really think they would do that? The point you are missing is that there is no such thing as manipulation. Simply, you are saying that the NQ was moving and either 1) you were losing or 2) you just sat and watch. Instead of asking who is doing this, since you found this little secret, MAKE SOME $$$$$ WITH IT. That is of course, if you really believe someone out there is manipulating price. If they are, that's awesome - you can pocket major coin at 4 in the morning!
This morning a connection told me it was Reagon and his Spung Bob Protecton Team of a-holes.. But this connection heard it through the grapevine, so dunno about that one
What part of "higher lows" don't you understand? When that happens you "Buy, not wonder why". OF COURSE it's fucking manipulated. There's no volume mid-day to resist it. The piper will be paid with a double top on the daily chart.