This is precisely why I'm reluctant on buying BTC. The coin was created to be used on daily transactions, not to be stored and collect dust (literally.) You see, the majority of BTC holders (and there's no shame in that) are in it for the profits, not for the ideology. Only few members here on this forum believe in the BTC concept.
Now getting back to topic, how will BTC gain value in the future if the majority of holders are greedy? This is the main reason why I believe BTC will fail and a competitive coin will take place (or serve its purpose as a global currency.) The whales are also a threat to BTC
As many have said, it is a speculative asset and holds no real value (you are buying it expecting great profits in the future, not because you want to utilize it!)
I think it will be a collectible item in the future (explains why it has value) and never experience mass adoption.