[hn_throwaway_99]

> why wouldn't it attract a bunch more shorts that open their positions at the current highs?

The cost to borrow shares for GME is currently astronomical, last I saw was like 50%

[gruez]

...APY, which isn't that bad if you think this meme will blow over in a few weeks.

[imtringued]

The problem is that hedgefunds call retail traders stupid and if they are really that stupid then they will hold the bags, which is exactly what the shorts don't want.