Hey everyone, Barrie Einarson from Trade Ideas here. I’ve seen a lot of wild things in the market over the years, but what happened with Beyond Meat ($BYND) over the past couple of days definitely makes the list. To Subscribe: https://go.trade-ideas.com/SHQ
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A few days ago, BYND was left for dead—trading around $0.49. Yesterday, it suddenly caught fire, shooting up to $2.20 by the time I recorded my video. I mentioned then that I wouldn’t be surprised to see more upside before the day was done. And wow, did it ever take off.

We saw BYND climb all the way to $3.82, and then the madness continued this morning—spiking as high as $7.70 before finally getting halted. Talk about volatility!

So, what’s behind this kind of move? It comes down to one word: shorts. Beyond Meat has a 63% short float, which means nearly two-thirds of its tradable shares are shorted. That’s massive. When you get that kind of setup, all it takes is a little spark—some volume, some hype—and suddenly you’ve got groups from all over the world piling in, forcing shorts to cover and sending the stock into a parabolic move.

This is a perfect reminder of why I always say: you can’t fight momentum. Whether you’re trading a $7 stock or a $700 one, technical setups, short interest, and crowd behavior can take over and push things way beyond what seems rational.

But remember—what goes up that fast can come down just as quickly. BYND’s trading halt is proof that these kinds of plays are not for the faint of heart. Manage your risk, trade your plan, and don’t get caught chasing the tail end of a squeeze.