arbitrage trading

[pbody]

I imagine this would have some effect on the price? especially if big players are passing large sums through the exchange. it could cause all sorts of false ups and downs. ...I'm not that versed on arbitrage so maybe someone else can chime in.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/11/us-china-bitcoin-idUSBRE9BA0B020131211