I don't think that bitcoin will die. Though the market is now in the critical situation and it will grow up for sure. Side by side new coins are coming everyday. Some of them are really good and have good reputation as well. SciDex is one of them. I would like to know more about SciDex.
I agree with you, I do not think that global regulations can kill Bitcoin. Bitcoin is powerful enough to handle the global regulations, it will not just die easily.