The question is why is BTC getting so much interest, when it serves little real purpose to most people. Facebook on the other hand, is deeply entrenched in hal

The question is why is BTC getting so much interest, when it serves little real purpose to most people. Facebook on the other hand, is deeply entrenched in half the world's daily entertainment routine. I understand the hype around BTC, but I don't know if it'll all come crumbling down if a few big fish get irked and decide to liquidate.