[CaRDiaK]

Because it’s faster, easier, safer and cheaper to transfer large volumes of capital than say loading a plane with gold or sending a bag of cash.

[bdcravens]

As long as you're quick to cash in and cash out of it. Potential gains are fun, but losing 10% a month isn't.

[xvector]

That's not a real problem though, stablecoins exist.

[bdcravens]

You're not wrong, but the conversation was about Bitcoin, not cryptocurrency in general.