There are 3 types of people (investors), one that analyses the market, knows the ups and downs, follows the news every day, knows the politics, and then starts to invest. type one is actually in a position of power, either working for a government or working with them as a partner, they usually have billions and know where and when to invest, these guys actually make opportunities by planning major changes in the approach of companies and big investors towards the market. they would come up with new plans and the horde will follow.
They will benefit the most because they are the ones guiding the price up, funnily enough, they are the ones behind the price drop, this has been going on for years since they are the ones with the strategy on how to dominate this market. It's nothing new though, this has been going on for a long time.
Bitcoin just presented them with new opportunities and a fresh market to build their vast and modern empires online, cool ha?
Type 2 doesn't really matter to type 1 as to what happens to them but type 2 really matters because they are like the water for the trees, type 1 eats the fruits, and type 3 are the trees, they live as long as there are water and someone who guides the water through the garden.
where is the benefit of water? they become recycled, become clouds, and travel to see other places(markets). There is no self-fulfilling prophecy, it's all part of a long and smart plan. Of course, there are a few worms here and there leaching off the fruits, going inside the fruits and hide to eat and get fat enough to either come out like a juicy meal for the birds or stay there to die when there is no more fresh supply of food.