TMC Short Squeeze Risk Grows After NOAA Regulatory De-risking

The Metals Company (TMC) got 'substantial compliance' from NOAA, but this isn't a victory lap—it's a regulatory de-risking event. The real story is political, not technical. Deep-sea mining approvals now hinge on the upcoming U.S. election and international treaty negotiations, not just engineering specs. This news removes a key overhang but doesn't guarantee final permits. For traders, the move is clear: the stock's 40% short interest is now betting against a political process, not a technical failure. Watch our AlphaScala Pro signals—the QQE MOD Enhanced is turning bullish, but the LRSI + Alpha Filter shows overbought conditions above $5.50. The actionable play? Wait for a 5% pullback to $4.80 before entering. The political risk remains binary, but the technicals now favor a squeeze if permits advance. Consider Interactive Brokers for its robust international regulatory news feed—critical for tracking this geopolitical trade.