new blood coming in and a new batch of investors with fresh legs taking over from some impatient longs

I agree, but I would say 'impatient shorts', as in those who probably just purchased during the Stay, and expected numbers in the settlement PRs, didn't get them and are taking their profits off the table.. My guess is, even tho many longs here are frustrated with the handling of this situation (myself included) not many have sold (I sold none).. we know the great position we are in, as Militarybook pointed out. 

Shares purchased now are in stronger hands