I think that the price will decline. Until the world economy will demonstrate stable growth expected growth from bitcoin not necessary.
the price is already declinign but not for the reason you think, it's entirely on the hard fork debate, which look day by day to be a real thing
people are worried thta it might kill bitcoin and are panic selling, despite every exchange is in agreement to see BU as an altcoin, the sellers pressure is too strong
would not surprise me if the sellers are those supporting BU just to cause panic and buy cheap coins again...