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GameStop Whale 'Roaring Kitty' May Be Removed on E*Trade Over Manipulation Concerns

E*Trade, owned by Morgan Stanley, is considering removing Keith Gill, known as 'Roaring Kitty,' over potential stock manipulation concerns related to GameStop (GME). Gill's recent social media posts and substantial GME holdings have driven the stock's price up, with shares rising 21% on June 3. Gill reported gains of $33.6 million in stock and $51.8 million in options.

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Published Sep 19, 2026, 7:17 AM UTC
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$GMENeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The broker's deliberation adds a regulatory‑style risk to GME's momentum.

02

Market read

GME's rapid price increase and potential broker action create short‑term trading opportunities and risk considerations.

03

What to watch

Potential backlash from retail community could pressure E*Trade to retain the influencer.

Relevance 7/10Novelty 7/10Timing: post-event June 3 price surge

Background

Roaring Kitty, a key figure in the 2021 short squeeze, resumed posting on X and Reddit, prompting a sharp GME rally.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$GMENeutralMedium confidence
Context

E*Trade is considering removing Roaring Kitty amid concerns his posts may be manipulating GME's price, which rallied 21% to $28 and later to $30.36.

Expected impact

Short-term pullback if removal occurs; heightened volatility if debate continues.

Evidence & confidence

The news is new and directly tied to a 21% price jump, but the outcome of the removal decision is uncertain.

Market effects

Sector

Meme-stock sector may see increased scrutiny of influencer activity.

Regional

U.S. retail investors likely most affected.

Global

Limited to markets with significant retail trading participation.

Counterpoint

What could challenge this read

Regulatory or broker action could dampen GME's rally, presenting a short opportunity.

Key entities

  • Company
    GameStop

    U.S.-listed retailer (ticker GME) experiencing a meme-driven price surge.

  • Brokerage
    E*Trade

    Online brokerage owned by Morgan Stanley evaluating removal of an influencer.

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