While probably well intentioned, I believe your actions may be viewed as illegal if looked at by certain regulators.
Definition of 'Painting The Tape' An illegal action by a group of market manipulators buying and/or selling a security among themselves to create artificial trading activity, which, when reported on the ticker tape, lures in unsuspecting investors as they perceive an unusual volume.
Investopedia explains 'Painting The Tape' After causing a movement in the security, the manipulators hope to sell at a profit.
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