The broker is going to try and give u the best price since it was a limit above the best ask price (wasn't watching today, so i am assuming that's what u did). If there are shares sitting there due to hidden or split trades then u probably will get shares cheaper than ur limit price. Manipulation? Depends on how u look at it. All imo.
My ask slap was filled for less today, and the last 3 or four buys I’ve made recently... definitely some manipulation, however it’s all minutia in big scope of things... fully agree... Buy... Hold... Buy More... Hold!! Accumulate... Accumulate... All gifts down here!