On 2 - I completely agree but much of the "validity" or "value" in bitcoin is there due to the incentive to get some. There would be little economic activity if

On 2 - I completely agree but much of the "validity" or "value" in bitcoin is there due to the incentive to get some. There would be little economic activity if there wasn't a perceived value and there is little to no perceived value if one doesn't think holding onto such a currency is a good investment. I don't think there's a way around it.