I agree that speculation is part of the freedom BTC gives. My point is, if 90% of people only see it as a quick-profit asset, we’re wasting its potential as a driver for business and real financial independence.
Bitcoin is not like altcoins, so having a get rich quick mentality while investing in Bitcoin might backfire. Bitcoin is profitable when it is given a long term approach. And I am sure that majority of members in this forum knows that Bitcoin is a long term investment.
Holding BTC and believing in decentralization doesn’t mean I have to ignore its lack of real-world applications. In fact, it’s because I believe in it that I want to see it used more actively. Speculation will always exist, but freedom also means pushing for its use beyond just price hype.
It's a good deed to push for the use of Bitcoin as a currency. So many individuals and businesses are using and accepting Bitcoin because they want to promote the currency. But just as you cannot stop anyone from using the dollars the way they like, the same thing applies to Bitcoin. In some countries where there is high inflation, dollars are used as a speculative currency. People will use Bitcoin as the wish, that's the beauty or freedom and decentralization.