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Recent shares sold off by CEO Alex Karp raised concerns that have been echoed in the past — that he is diminishing his stake in the company and, by extension, the investors’ confidence. However, history shows that speculation around Karp's selling shares has been ongoing for several years. The narrative around his actions has not translated into long-term price deterioration. For instance, predictions about dramatic downturns have continuously been proven wrong, as the stock achieved remarkable gains despite share sell-offs.