If Bitcoin is increasing in price with increase in nodes, it is good.
If Bitcoin is increasing in price with decreasing nodes, it is bad.
If Bitcoin is decreasing in price with increase in nodes, it is good. (Although this scenario isn't 'good' for miners, it is good for the Bitcoin)
If Bitcoin is decreasing in price with decrease in nodes, it is bad.
Then apply whatever inflation formulas you want.
OK, let's try some logistic regression analysis here:
Conclusion, independent on what bitcoin is doing, decrease in nodes is bad!
