I'm the topic starter. Some considerations:

1. This topic is targeted at HODLers. If you are a non believer or if it's your understanding that Bitcoin has failed, that's fine. But fight your wars in their appropriate topics. Don't hijack this one.

2. My post is a suggestion. That's why I used the words "consider this", "I want you to" and "my recommendation". What you do with your money is up to you.

3. I did not say stop hodling. I suggested to exchange fiat for bitcoin (buy more BTC) and spend it. You can do both hodling and spending.

For example:

You are hodling 10 BTC.
You buy 1 BTC more and spend 0.5 BTC for buying food and stuff online.
You bought 11 BTC in total and are now hodling 10.5 BTC.

Essentially you will be buying more bitcoin, which drives the price up. If all hodlers do this, it will have an impact on the price. That's the knowledge I wanted to share. Think about it.

I know some merchants will exchange your bitcoin back into fiat, but not all do that. Those who do will regret at some point.

More demand for Bitcoin as a payment method will create more supply. Merchants will be quick to accept Bitcoin if enough people are going to a competitor for this reason.

It takes some effort (exchanging fiat, finding places to spend) but it will help Bitcoin a lot if we all do this.