Then there is McAfee who said he'd cut off an eat his own penis if buttcoin didn't hit $100k within (was either this year or next year). Doubters asked if he would add salt!
Plain fact is, as you stated, when more suckers are lured to the flame, governments will begin collecting their share by taxing it. As of today, the skeptics are in the majority..... unless you're into it at $15,000 and praying religiously for a miracle. Good luck if you're in.