Could this be why Afterpay (ASX:APT) and other BNPL shares are soaring today?

ASX buy now pay, later (BNPL) shares have pushed higher across the board on Thursday. At the time of writing, the Afterpay Ltd (ASX: APT) share price is 7.37% higher, eyeing its previous record all-time high of $123.40 and Zip Co Ltd (ASX: Z1P) shareholders can breathe a sigh of relief as its shares are 4.4% higher. 

Elsewhere, the Sezzle Inc (ASX: SZL) share price is 6.62% higher following its record fourth quarter results announced on 12 January 2021. 

The Laybuy Holdings Ltd (ASX: LBY) share price is 8% higher after announcing record third quarter results today. Some laggards include Splitit Ltd (ASX: SPT), Openpay Group Ltd (ASX: OPY) and Humm Group Ltd (ASX: HUM), which haven’t seen the same level of gains.  

While ASX…