Thanks for covering what for me is the most interesting news of recent days and weeks @joshsigurdson. I've made no secret of the fact that I'm buying this rally which is somewhat out of character for me given the 6-12 month price chart. I'm on the fence about the role of technicals here. As you say there are a number or influences at play. BCH proved what can happen when a successful hardfork provides legitimate free coins and I feel this is part of the widespread appeal. Having said that I'm not sure widespread is yet an appropriate term. We'll see what the futures trading brings. Exciting times!