So you are hinting at Bitcoin backwardation? Perhaps the 'overall market' is being slightly manipulated

You said it not me.

One data point isn't enough to draw a conclusion, just pointing out it is "interesting".
GLBSE has had the following message on their homepage for more than 24 hours:
Deposits and withdrawals are delayed, we've installed a new version of the bitcoin client which requires us to download the blockchain. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Does it take longer than 24 hours to download the blockchain these days? Has it gotten that massive?
2 weaks ago it took me around 36 hours to download the bitcoin from ground zero.