It's obvious that this fiasco is going to make people get out of the BTC game entirely, not just trade to another exchange or hold it. This sell off is bound to depreciate the coin for at least a day, as big publications will jump on the fright train.

BTC will rise again, but it will be hit.

You have gall. Why didn't you wait when Mt Gox opened back up!? BTC is going to go for $5 USD, easy! Good luck tho! Will be at least 6 months when it gets that high.

Trade back to a week before this fiasco? Doubtful. More like $18, and that won't matter much when there is a huge run on the money to go to another exchange site.

Use Dwolla, seriously.

Not big enough yet to warrant CIA action. Once it pops to $100 and mafias get in on it, then it will start getting heavy.

Wish all forums had these rules!

I'm a college grad in California looking to escape the grip of FIAT currency. Democratic socialism to all!