> It's not something that can just vanish (it could but it seems exceedingly unlikely) The fact that you have to concede the point you're making so immediately

> It's not something that can just vanish (it could but it seems exceedingly unlikely) The fact that you have to concede the point you're making so immediately is evidence you are being irrational. >Because it serve multiple functions: hedge against inflation, safety, commerce, Money laundering, tax evasion, drug sales... You can hardly call it safe either. Most of the exchanges have been full of shady and fraudulent activity. I have no doubt the exchanges are probably filing orders and doing other sketchy things to drive the price up.