I've been hearing the same sentiment for years and years. First, it was "it's only for criminals and drug dealers." Then it was a ponzi scheme with them still throwing in the first bit occasionally. Crypto is a fiat killer, plain and simple. Retail is not driving the market up right now. Who is? They're not buying to make a quick buck either, they're looking long term. >as soon as the government outlaws it Highly unlikely, since they haven't already. And enough people are ready to overthrow their corrupt, illegitimate governments that all I can say is good luck making that stick. If the centralized internet goes down, there are still ways to transfer value via crypto.