I dont mind spending some of my bitcoins here and there. Its a good thing you dont. But that comparison you are making between Bitcoin and gold is wrong. Yes, they are both seen as valuable assets and store of value, but this is about as far as the comparison goes. For Bitcoin to be a virtual currency is the entire point. But you are not alone in thinking this way. The truth is, people see it as an asset because it acts like one. Its value fluctuates wildly, which makes it a terrible currency for buying a cup of coffee. No one wants to spend 0.0001 BTC on something that could be worth a thousand dollars in a few years. However, if no one wants to sell their Bitcoin, who do we buy it from? Can it still be a valuable asset without a market?
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