It is hard for the stock to go up when non existent shares are being sold. Our markets are supposedly based on supply and demand but when the supply is unlimited it is difficult to say the least. In spite of being attacked by criminals our science will prevail. In the meantime we all need to do what we can to put an end to abusive naked shorting. Here is a short weekend read on the subject and as you can see this is not limited to just the OTC.
https://www.economist.com/news/finance-econom...im-abusive
Go IPIX!!!