BOOM is a mild term in this case.

A thundering massive explosion is where it can go. ;)

Good analysis and the part you said:

BitShares on the other hand, the needle has not even left the zero position. The net meaning is that even with BitShares doing more transactions than both ETH and BTC combined, it hasn't even registered on the meter.

...if that doesn't send the message loud and clear, nothing will.

All you can do is lead people to water. It's up to them if they have a sip.