Not that I am a fan of conspiracy theories, but recent slump from $20 to $13 was a nice formation to shake off all weak investrors. All Robinhooders, who entered $24+ should have given up during this adventure.

However, I do not see the annoucement of a strategic partner happening now. Either there is nobody at the moment or they have some technological problem. I just dont see, why would the management held the DFS to themself for so long...