that is the conclusion I came to as well.

I decided for me, that bitcoin is nothing more than a very good payment tool.  I am glad I found it although quite late.  

however holding bitcoin even one day cost me money.

I deposited with circle  2 days ago, it took them a day to get it done, then today I transferred to my wallet then into my sportsbook, they go by bitstamp price, so I am already down with fees and depreciation of btc spot

the best way to deposit into a sports book is western union when the book covers the fees