What happens in the future, no one knows. But one thing is for certain, BTC is going to go up in terms of fiat currency.
Because the same question has been asked every few years, during halving and during bitcoin network clogging. At any point of time in the past, consider yourself the owner of a certain amount of bitcoin, and then advance a few years and see how much you own in fiat for that BTC.
The answer is easy, you keep getting rich in terms of fiat.
Mining will only be for the fees if the people see that end of BTC supply. Most of us here will not be there when that happens. Better to teach your next of kin early.
It must be admitted that those who have been patiently holding Bitcoin have gained value. Despite the market fluctuations, long-term BTC is now proving itself, it is important to be prepared for the future, BTC has indeed been seen to increase in value in the long term, especially for those who have ‘HODL’. However, it must be remembered that nothing is one-sided, there are market risks and the impact of technology. The price of BTC is increasing but it is only on faith without government support. So I think it is wise to be cautious and not be completely optimistic.