This decision highlights growing concerns about the implications of high-frequency trading (HFT) on market integrity, particularly regarding how these practices can manipulate market mechanics and disadvantage retail investors. For example, if a high-frequency trader detects a large buy order from a retail investor, they can quickly purchase shares before the order is executed, driving up the price and profiting at the expense of the retail investor. Advocates for retail investors are calling for stricter regulations that ensure fair access to trading systems and transparency in market operations.