Some of my thought for 2017:
1. For everyone staying that bitcoin can't compete with traditional payment processors - with proper fee there is no delay on payment.
So unless bitcoin will always be mined with speed 10 minutes per block money transfers won't be any faster. Deal with it.
2. Bitcoin was designed to be safe haven and asset/currency, it will free us from next economic crisis.
It has its own micro world, the worse fiat is doing, the better BTC will be. We will see that in the future.
3. Yuan has lost about 14% against dollar in last 4 years. Do you think where Chinese citizens scared by further devaluation will flock? Bitcoin is the cure.
1. Yes it is, bitcoin just 10 years around. Which it can't compete with conventional banks yet, blockchain need some adjustments and upgrades to achieve that, maybe in 10 years later.
2. Bitcoin created as digital currency, state it as safe heaven is exaggerate as the market cap isn't big enough to become stable, free from manipulation.
3. Yes, people will always looking for an alternative 'store of value' to diversify their wealth as bitcoin become a rising star that attract layman and investors. Uniquely, every unstable economics occured will lead to 'bitcoin rises', I don't think Chinese citizens scared but they are looking for reliable investment.