One thing is for sure. Bitcoin is being clamped down on. In a major way. Coinbase just recently now requires under the FinCEN deal that you provide government issued ID; in addition to all the previous "requirements" which require a "wait" period now while they "background check" the ID provided.

Simply put without a doubt Bitcoin is going to become a lot more regulated... which may in fact drive up the price. People who hold bitcoins, knowing that in order to--- in the future buy more bitcoins--- will only be able to do so "on the books".... create a bit of a "hoarding" scenario.