I have no doubt on Ark's team, but volume is something to concern. In crypto, people tend to chase hype in newer projects.
Doesn't that mean we have lots of hodlers !

Anyways, publicity is what will bring volume. And they are doing that part. v2.0 will surely bring more volume.
I believe what will bring more volume (and more "ask") will be projects that are built on top of ARK, like for example Blockport and Cesirae.