The total float is maximum volume traded to date. No more than that. Otherwise, more shares would have been traded. Not sure how many Shorts were hurt on last gap up. But, this will become more and more the norm. When people start posting they got trapped being Short. It's going to set a pattern that will be hard to break. Couple that with strong hands holding so tight. I mean cheeks tight tight. Then, you will know what is going on over here. And, you can take that to the bank.