I don't think crypto traders like SP. It used to be a 2 year power down before. When it was changed to a 3 month schedule, it was met with a price increase from $0.10 to $1. (After the first 3 month period ended)
Not to mention, random shitcoins with zero usage are worth billions, far more than Steem, despite having nothing like SP. It's all liquid, and it works for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other shitcoins.