To my opinion it's too eary yet to make any conclusions.
This might be the sign of potential revovery but according to previous experiences from many years spent with Bitcoin it's wise to wait next couple of days before making any conclusions or predictions.
But I think this is good moment for quick win trading on a daily basis. Soon situation might change in the opposite direction again.

I can't agree, changes don't happen over night although Bitcoin can turn from one phase to another rather quick.
Maybe some think that current small price rise means that the bear market is over but current situation still doesn't show any serious and long term changes, it takes a while. Don't rush with conclusions, nothing is over yet!

At the moment this is impossibe. In order for Bitcoin to have influence in any way on any economy it should formaly be part of that economy. In other words, legal basis and regulation are needed that would officialy introducr Bitcoin in economic and monetary system of some country. If you ask me at the moment we are far away from such scenario anywhere in the world.
Untill that happenes Bitcoin could have some indirect impact economy through individuals that use it (for example through tax on transactions or that enables people with Bitcoin buying goods and services with fiat money they got by exchanging Bitcoin).

According to some analysts in 2017 Bitcoin has reached a peak of popularity and created a bubble that will not happen anytime soon. It was a set of many positive circumstances accumulated at the same time on the market that lead to such huge price.
But I wouldn't say that only in 2017 people learned about Bitcoin and blockchain but because of that price rise gained popularity and more massive adoption.
I'm convinced that price will rise again, this is also part of volatility but I don't think that 2017 will repeat.

It's risky but still it's good time. The price is relatively low, hope that lower will not go so if you have extra cash it's good to invest. In some point of time the price will recover so if you really don't need that funds and have enough patience it would be good decision to put it into Bitcoin.
But since the market is changing very quickly you should be prepared to spend a lot of time for monitoring and to be prepared for fast action.

I think that some developing countries have already made big progress in accepting Bitcoin, like Venezuela. In fact many of them are more willing to introduce Bitcoin then some western countries. Their economy is not so strong and often not so regulated like those in developed countries so Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have more chances to penetrate their economy. Still as long as it isn't formaly regulated the effect will not be full.
So at the moment I think that this adoption is still on individual level.

I'm not convinced that the dump hsppened without a reason and that we have to blaim whales for that. Market is very complex and a lot of factors together influence it in different ways and there is always some kind of cause.
But it's true that bull run will come again because volatility is actually a closed circle, so things repeat, it's just the question of time when.

Such predictions look to me like the last hope some people are catching that Bitcoin price will rise, even above 10000$. But this doesn't have ground in anything realistic, it's just wishful thinking. Market isn't showing any signs of recovery at the moment and Christmas isn't some magic boundary that Bitcoin should cross and then everything will be fine. This will not happen, just accept the price as it is.

Maybe now it's good time for newbies to join. Just because the market is red isn't the reason to give up and maybe exactly in a moment like this it's the good moment to learn and to feel the risk. But it's very important for you to know what is your final goal and expectations in order not to get disappointed in trading at the end.
I would suggest to try with very small sums that you can afford to lose, just to feel the market. If you are brave enough give it a try.

I think that the exact number would be very hard to tell, if not impossibe. Here in community we have the idea that many people are using Bitcoin but in fact the estimated number is not that big. I've read somwhere that some research has been done and that the number of about 2 million people came up. Having in mind the overall population, this is not a big number.
But like I've said it's very hard to tell because I think this number is constsntly changing.

It's hard to define a strategy on long term because market is hard to predict and having in mind past conditions further dump is also possible.
So, at the moment I think that best is to choose short term trading, daily trading and thus you can use the best options for possible profit. Watch market closley and be prepared to act accordingly in short period of time.

First of all you have to avoid the idea that Bitcoin will make you rich and that in relatively short period of time. Also, you have to be aware of price volatility and risk that investment bring with itself. For me these are the main points to avoid disappointment.
Just remember that the price goes up and down and that you might face the loss too. Also don't expect too much even if you gain profit, don't forget that situation could easily change.
Bitcoin is not some kind of magic that will make you rich over night, be realistic.

I don't understand who by now people still haven't figured out that Bitcoin price will not recover by the end of this year and that they have to accept that fact. No miracle will happen for Christmas or New Year's Eve and the price will stay low. It's not impossibe that it will go even lower.
So adjust to the current market conditions, make your own strategy how to get through this bad period and stop to beleive in Bitcoin fairy.
It will take a while for Bitcoin price to reach 6000$ again and even bigger values are distant future for now.

I.think that good trader is that who can adjust his strategy according to the market conditions. So, it's flexible, it has reserve strategy and plays on long term. That also means that he doesn't panic because of temporary loss and doesn't lose his cool head.
This is not easy to achieve and it takes time and experience but at the end only strong survive who are not afraid of the risk.

That fact for third countries is true. They don't have nothing to lose and probably think Bitcoin might help them. They are not so worried about regulation and legitimity of Bitcoin.
Still I wouldn't agree that USA, Russia and UK are leading countries. Maybe yes regarding the volume of trading but if we look at fornal support, regulation and adoption of Bitcoin then to my opinion among first countries would be Japan, Singapoure and Netherlands.

I don't think that entering the trading could be too late. So far every period of Bitcoin had the good and the bad sides but it's important to recgonize your opportunities and to start trading well prepared. That means that you should collect enough information and knowledge and that you make decision on your true potential and available funds you have for investment. Sometimes is hard to tell whether the time is right or wrong but I beleive that everything depends pretty much on individual itself and if he is prepared or not to take the chance.
It's never too late, you just have to know how to adapt to the current situation.

This expectations for Bitcoin to suddenly rise in 2019 sounds similar to me like expectations that Bitcoin price will reach 20000$ again at the end of this year.
I also believe that at some point in the next year the price will recover but it's very hard to tell when this exactly will happen and in want range. What I want to say is that people shouldn't expect too much in too short period of time. By that time try not to accumulate loss that is not necessary.

I don't have a quit point.
I'm with Bitcoin for a five years now and I've seen better but also worse time so I don't have intention to give up. Also, Bitcoin isn't for me only the value of price and profit but also a way of life.
I beleive there are more similar users like me who have the similar view on whole situation so Bitcoin will not lose all supporters.

So, does this mean that only funds you have is Bitcoin and there is no other way to buy some little presents for the closest friends and family? Don't tell me that Bitcoin has ruined your Christmas, come on people, get serious!
Besides everyone decides for his own how and where to invest and how much risk you can take and how much you  can afford to lose. So even if you don't have anything left because of Bitcoin price that is not for Bitcoin to blame

Well, the truth is that people have very short memory. Also they tend to forget bad and remember the good, that is human nature.
The same worths when Bitcoin is involved. Many obviously have forgotten about the times when Bitcoin was worth very little, it was almost not accepted at all and people who used it were called criminals.
I think these days there are too many Bitcoin users who are intetested only in profit, they are expecting too much and think Bitcoin will make them rich.
I think we all have to go a little bit back and remember what was the reason in first place we begun to use Bitcoins.