BFX has problems but so do all other exchanges.
both bulls and bears are taking down leverage. We're seeing a slump because miners don't run the show. The market does and the market ain't buying your shitty BIP100.
not being able to withdraw is a serious problem imo. if didn't have technical problems then wouldnt have technical glitches that cause trading and withdrawals to stop. this is why bitfinex is working very hard to fix all their technical problems. it's like if your bitcoins are secure then they cant be hacked and stolen. it will be pointless to scoop up cheap coins if you cannot withdraw them. i think your theory is bunk . it not like "those assholes" are stopping trading and withdrawals on BFX in some kind of scheme. those problems seem extreme. that is why people are closing their longs and shorts leaving BFX.