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Quantum Investments, a large institutional investor based in Toronto, utilizes a proprietary algorithmic trading strategy to gradually accumulate a significant position in StellarTech Inc., a thinly traded Canadian equity listed on the TSX Venture Exchange. The algorithm is designed to execute numerous small orders throughout the trading day, carefully calibrating order size and timing to avoid unduly influencing StellarTech\'s market price. This strategy allows Quantum to \"step ahead\" of its own larger orders, effectively minimizing price impact and maximizing its eventual position size at favorable prices. Quantum\'s internal compliance team has reviewed the strategy and determined that it does not violate any explicit UMIR rules regarding order entry or execution. However, a concerned junior trader, Anya, raises concerns that the strategy, while technically compliant, might be perceived as unfair to other market participants who are unaware of Quantum\'s accumulation strategy. Which of the following UMIR violations is Quantum most likely to be accused of, considering Anya\'s concerns and the nature of Quantum\'s trading strategy?
Breach of the just and equitable principles under UMIR due to potential manipulative or deceptive trading practices arising from the gradual accumulation strategy creating an unfair advantage.
Violation of UMIR Rule 2.2 regarding order entry requirements, specifically related to the obligation to disclose the ultimate beneficial owner of the orders.
Infringement of UMIR Rule 6.1 concerning pre-arranged trades, as Quantum's algorithmic strategy effectively pre-arranges a series of trades to achieve a specific outcome.
Transgression of UMIR Rule 7.7 related to trading restrictions during a distribution, assuming Quantum is unaware of any potential distribution of StellarTech shares.

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