Check this Bitcoin Prices and value history:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_bitcoin#Prices_and_value_history
The rise of Bitcoin started from year 5.
Comparing the very young DeepOnion to the 9-year old Bitcoin isn't really bad but don't let this influence you too much.
Give DeepOnion some time, hold your ONION to stake and have patience...
Don't be a dumper, be a holder...
It took bitcoin a couple of years to rise. But because of btc, ither altcoins came to rise at a faster rate because btc already paved the way for it. As of the onions, by the end of the airdrop and the launch of one of its major features, deepsend. We will also see a sudden surge with regards to its valuations. You could transact anonymously, check the validity of docs etc, and of course faster transactions