Exactly! That's what running bull and I have been saying for a while now. If you want to buy more shares, buy them at the going price (bid can be a reasonable amount below the ask). In other words, if you are only willing to pay 27% less than the current ask (that's the current spread), then no one needs to see that. Keep it to yourself and out of the orders. 27% below the ask is not a reasonable bid, and it prevents other investors from entering reasonable bids.