This shows us how powerful bitcoin is in 2017 compared to 2013. Bitcoin is indeed maturing, this now feels like a solid, serious thing.
I feel that bitcoin held its own quite well, i really expected a dump all the way to $700 - 800 levels considering the volatility surrounding it, that it didn't, speaks to the maturity level of Bitcoin imo. Of course we have to wait for the weekend and see how it goes, but considering the general trend with Bitcoin and crypto-currencies in general, big news like this used to cause shock-waves and the results were immediate for all to see. I really hope we have moved past that stage and will see a stronger Bitcoin going forward.