I was surprised that the OP used McAfee's baseless statement as a reference. Come on, don't be easily influenced by the bullshit from him. We must know, bitcoin was created not only for investment, but to solve other problems related to the conventional financial system that is problematic. As Pooya explained, high prices are only a byproduct, the main goal being broad adoption. Prices are increasing along with increasing market confidence, the more people know, the more adoptions, that's what increases demand.