Hive account@scaredycatguide spot on. I think you are right with your target prediction.

Alternative ways to earn steem would also be ideal. There are so many ways this could work. But, still if people aren't buying and only selling. There is an issue.

So what exactly is it going to take to make people to want to buy Steem....I think thats the question that needs to be answered, where is the value in buying?