I don't know if I have sounded so pessimistic towards bitcoin. From the depth of my heart, I want bitcoin to gain more utility than it has, the reason I made this post to seek opinion if there are people actually thinking in this direction or the right way of thinking about bitcoin is only HODL.
There are more of us who actually hold Bitcoin, not use it. Most of us only get from the profit value obtained from the growth of Bitcoin's price, not from using Bitcoin.
Not everyone has knowledge related to the use of Bitcoin. The role of influencers who explain Bitcoin as an investment asset also has an influence. So there is knowledge that is formed in new people. Bitcoin is an investment asset. Therefore, they hold and secure their assets well, not even thinking of using them as a means of transaction.
What do we have to use Bitcoin for
ofif not for trade like payment for goods and services. We still see people keep Bitcoin for as long as possible because they want to make profits from their holdings. Bitcoin was created to put less pressure on the banking system that is being controlled by the government. Due to different complaints about how the banking system has been delaying and restricting customers accounts, limiting their ability to send money or pay for goods and services with the help of the government, Satoshi Nakamoto created a simple but decentralized system that works without the involvement of bank or any third party involved. So
the holding Bitcoin for too long is not the main purpose why it was created. Bitcoin is meant for payment of good and services.