Hi Hive account@etcmike, thanks for your input. You are right that I have used very pessimistic BTC forecasts until 4/18 - my intent was to show the worst case scenario. For further price estimates after 4/18 I've used exactly those BTC values that will make this contract "survive". (Any BTC price lower than those will trigger 20 days clause)

So, if the BTC price really lies over $10k next year, it will turn out good for the BTC contract. However if not, the BTC contract will most likely die in the second year. We'll wait and see.

In my opinion, instead of putting your money into an investment over which you will have no control, it is better to just buy BTC and trade with altcoins on exchanges such as Bittrex or Poloniex.

Overall, I think it is a very good time to invest in cryptocurrency. The interview below talks about how the millenials do not participate in traditional money markets and how the price of cryptocurrencies will increase once they catch public attention at some point. Cheers!