The action that happened last night on mintpal was very similar to other large pre-pump action.  There was a lot of downward pressure to bash the prices lower, get the panic sellers to let go, because larger forces are loading up at cheap prices for the first major PnD.  The last few days have just been the getting onto mintpal cryptsy boom.  There are some who see potential with this coin, and they're going to make it skyrocket before too long.  It's the same action if you take the time to study other charts and orderbooks that DRK and XC have had lately.  Given the traits VRC has, I can't see why it won't be equal to XC within the next week or two.  (Full disclosure, I do on some VRC).  I think a pump is coming, and I think it's going to be huge.  Just my opinion, do your own research.