I haven't used bitcoin to purchase anything,and I would like to purchase goods with bitcoin some day.I prefer using fiat to purchase things both physical and online because I wouldn't want to tamper on my holding.Though the main purpose of bitcoin is to purchase goods online and prevent double spending,but now it's more of a store of value than a payment method.The only reason that can make me purchase something online with bitcoin is when there's no fiat in the payment option otherwise I prefer payment with fiat then
my bitcoin for investment purpose.Outside the internet,many countries are restricted from transacting bitcoin in public,so that also be among the factors why Bitcoin isn't used as a payment method.
Holding Bitcoin as an investment does feel safer for many people, especially with its price volatility. But actually, Bitcoin’s original design as a peer-to-peer digital cash system aimed to enable exactly what you mentioned: buying goods and services without intermediaries or censorship.
While it’s true that many countries restrict Bitcoin payments publicly, there are growing solutions that make transactions faster, cheaper, and more practical for everyday use.
Using Bitcoin as a payment method doesn’t mean you have to spend all of it. You can split your holdings between investments and everyday spending. It’s more about choice and financial freedom. Also, when fiat options aren’t available or are unreliable, Bitcoin can be a real game-changer for payments. For example like in countries with unstable currencies.
So, while holding Bitcoin as a store of value is smart, don’t underestimate its potential to become a widely used currency again. We might be closer to that than it seems.