That test might result in a price jump despite whether anyone supports the lightning network or fights it. A jump might go above $700 once and for all. There's been a few weeks of calm but some news like that might start the high volume violent price moves again.
Since when did your average trader react to news other than the bad? I can't really think of anything. The unfortunate thing about bad news is that it's usually instant whereas good news always adds to a future just beyond reach.