These kind of moves mostly happen when a big margin trader is forced to close his position, and the forced liquidation triggers other margin traders' orders, which causes a chain reaction.
I wouldn't call it manipulation.
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@techwizardy - I think you are right here. A lot of what we are seeing is due to "high leverage" trading. BTW high leverage trading is a GREAT way to lose it all... Just my opinion.