The recent economic events that have impacted the trade value of bitcoin are irrelevant. Brexit? New president? Halving? None of these events actually matter in determining the value of bitcoin since they are just headlines. The market cap of Bitcoin is only about $10 billion USD. That is as much money as a mid-level U.S. finance, insurance, or real estate company manages. In other words, bitcoin is not even on the financial map, which is actually a good thing!
Bitcoin needs a catalyst. That catalyst is you and me. So, we need to do two things:
1. Spend bitcoin: Holding bitcoin is an awesome passive investment strategy, especially for those who purchased sub $250. However, taking an active approach will help stabilize at $1000, which is honestly what everyone is looking forward to. If early adopters hold the majority of bitcoin then no one else can use it whether they want to or not. This means it would not be of value in the long term since there is no established barometer of what it could potentially be worth in exchange of consumer good and services. This leads us to the next point of getting late adopters to understand why and how to use bitcoin as a method of payment.
2. Educate others about bitcoin: When I explain bitcoin to friends and family I refer to it as "internet money". They ask, "Like Paypal?" and I say, "Very similar, but more like buying early shares of Apple or IBM because it appreciates at a higher rate than the dollar." This has been a useful conversation starter and influenced a few colleagues enough to at least open up a Coinbase account.
There is no need for more (or less) regulation as the status quo of decentralized currency is now a proven concept.
These two things are missing one most crucial step that bitcoin is lacking in right now. That is innovation,bringing new products that support or boost bitcoin. We have a real issue with copy cat of anything that potential can spin profit and we saturate the field with faucets,poker sites and whatever easy to set up but hard to establish businesses you can think of.
With out innovation bitcoin will become pigeonholed and easier to pick off with exchanges,darknet and gambling holding it up.