Few months back when I was reading this forum, somebody said Bitcoin investors and supporters just think of Bitcoin $5000 or $10,000 or $40,000. They do not know anything.
$1 to $5000 in 10 years and Bitcoin people still say Bitcoin is an investment and not super-HYIP or ponzi.
My website:
https://dangerousmother.com (for real world out there)
Talks of Bitcoin as global currency and Bitcoin taking over Gold and Silver.
Just like billionaire Warren Buffet who keeps saying buy Apple inc. shares and other shares and thereby pushing DOW Jones to 25000 with the help of financial cartel because people are too foolish and they believe in $1000 to $10,000 in 12 years.
Most people that say such stuff did not personally experience investing/purchasing bitcoin as an investment alternative. People tend to degrade bitcoin due to its created stigma and reputation in different social platforms without experiencing it personally.
Instead of taking it as an insult, take it as an opportunity to teach them about cryptocurrencies in general and about its potential benefits. Although the risk may be higher compared to other investment methods, the returns are far better in a relatively short amount of time.