Yes it might be true because bitcoin certainly increasing every year. I hope bitcoin will continue to rise in 2017 and beyond. Each year will be the year bitcoin so that we will feel the benefit.
Both 2016 and 2017 might be bitcoin's year. I believe denoting a year for bitcoin's growth will keep on continuing as I strongly believe bitcoin will grow further more in upcoming years. This trend will continue till bitcoin reaches a stable price.
True, prices will continue to rise despite bitcoin often fluctuate, because it's natural. Bitcoin is a unique crypto so in 2017 bitcoin definitely be better and more people interested in bitcoin is not just for profit but for investments and savings.