Your observations are generally correct, however the problem with penny stocks is that institutional investors can't buy them and analysts can't cover them. So credible exposure and liquidity is limited to flippers and promoters.
That is the reason I believe that Kidrin stated he wanted to uplist to a senior exchange when positive news permitted along with sp increase, unfortunately traders looking for pennies and mm's keep these shares down.
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