I think it's just a lack of understanding of how market makers work. They don't take positions in OTC stocks, way too risky. They make money on fees they charge and the spread between what they can buy and sell shares for. On most stocks, they execute the sale side first and generate a FINRA "short" flag, then buy to cover at a lower, or the same price. Toxic lenders always sell first, then cover with shares from the company and a guaranteed and known profit. Toxic lenders work very closely with particular market makers to give their orders preference. Unlike the exchanges, on the OTC, MMs have wide discretion as to what trades they do or do not make.
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