I do agree with OP, and this is not what bitcoin was created for, but I do understand that in order to become a currency, bitcoin probably needs to follow this path first. If bitcoin is an asset it means it has value, since it can be easily traded, I think it wont take long for it to actually become a currency as well. My only problem with this, is to know how these trades will be taxed, because that could eventually harm bitcoin use as a currency. One thing is sure though, if bitcoin gets recognition as an asset, it should eventually attract more investors, and that should be good for BTC.