The problem is with FINRA. They know from talks with their "friends", the large investment houses, the broker daalers and the MM's that the monetary costs to the shorts is going to be quite substantial. There response of course is to delay the formal granting of the 211 in order to give their "friends" time to accumulate the capital that will be required when the party starts.
All on board who are strong longs, in my opinion, should relax, remain focused, and realize what is coming. Finra cannot delay forever, they must grant the 211.