MOASS: The Retail Rebellion and the Greatest Short Squeeze in History

By Michael Knox

In early 2021, a small group of Reddit users changed financial history. Armed with memes, deep research, and diamond hands, retail investors on platforms like r/WallStreetBets and r/Superstonk discovered that GameStop (GME)--a struggling video game retailer--was the target of a massive short-selling campaign by some of the most powerful hedge funds in the world. What followed wasn't just a price surge. It was a rebellion. And it's not over... MOASS: The Retail Rebellion and the Greatest Short Squeeze in History is the definitive account of the GameStop saga. Written by Army veteran and political commentator Michael Knox, this book tells the real story--not the media spin. It's a boots-on-the-ground narrative that captures the heart of a decentralized movement that united millions of retail investors in a fight against financial injustice. What You'll Discover Inside This Book: What really happened in January 2021 and why Robinhood and other brokerages halted trading at the peak of the surge. How hedge funds like Melvin Capital and Citadel became the villains of modern finance--and what they did to avoid getting margin called. The mechanics of naked short selling, synthetic shares, and FTDs (Failures to Deliver)--explained in plain English. The theory behind MOASS--The Mother of All Short Squeezes--and how it could lead to a once-in-a-generation financial event. The role of Reddit communities like r/Superstonk in researching, organizing, and holding the line. Why the GameStop float matters, and how retail investors began directly registering shares to lock up supply. How media manipulation, algorithmic trading, and dark pools were used to suppress price and shake retail confidence. What comes next--from corporate transformation under Ryan Cohen to the future of retail investor activism. Why This Book Matters This isn't a book about stock tips or market speculation. It's about truth. It's about power. It's about seeing behind the curtain. MOASS: The Retail Rebellion and the Greatest Short Squeeze in History is written for anyone who wants to understand what really happened during the GameStop uprising--and why it's far from over. This book isn't financial advice. It's a tribute to the due diligence, courage, and community spirit of the retail investors who exposed the systemic flaws of modern finance. It's based entirely on publicly available research, Reddit posts, filings, and firsthand observation. The author does not claim original research--only the honor of amplifying the story of those who did it first. Who This Book Is For: Investors who want to understand market manipulation and financial structure Retail traders who want the full story behind GameStop (GME) and MOASS Readers fascinated by true stories of rebellion, finance, and power Followers of r/Superstonk, r/GME, and the larger GME community Financial skeptics and political readers looking for real-world accountability Anyone who's ever felt like the system was rigged--and wanted to know more

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F5WVL39K
• ISBN13: 9798280907331
• Release Date: April 2025
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 85 Pages
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.2" x 5.5"