Probably not a MM trick. Imagine the ask was .45 and you really wanted to sell the shares you had. What price would you put your limit order in at to make sure yours sold first. Answer: .44
Not all of the action on these boards are market maker tricks.
Take my advice with a grain of salt. (preferably many grains distributed around the rim of a margarita glass.) I am not a stock professional, trade at your own risk!
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