Holding value is also important. Fiat currencies are notoriously bad at holding their value over any long period of time. Bitcoin might not be stable (as a resu

Holding value is also important. Fiat currencies are notoriously bad at holding their value over any long period of time. Bitcoin might not be stable (as a result of not being easily manipulated by the government), but over the long term its value has increased due to scarcity. Many people use both today with Bitcoin debit cards that allow converting to fiat for use with lower level transactions.