http://www.scmp.com/business/article/2140811/mature-cryptocurrency-market-draw-more-institutional-traders-year-analyst
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The value of cryptocurrencies has plunged more than 50 per cent this year, but some analysts are upbeat the asset class will grow more popular and mature this year, with a gradual increase in trading volume and decrease in volatility. ..........
"Mature" is the right word here.
Despite the extremely bearish downtrend we are experiencing, I am still confident that cryptocurrencies are still well on their way to growth and maturity this 2018. If last year we saw hypers and opportunists, this year we will see true believers who look at future value instead of daily profit.