I've been holding a small amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum since 2021, and watching the wild swings has made me question whether cryptocurrency can ever become a stable medium of exchange for everyday purchases. My local coffee shop started accepting Bitcoin last year, but they quietly stopped after a month because the transaction fees and volatility made it impractical. Is there a realistic path for crypto to overcome these hurdles, or is it destined to remain a speculative asset rather than actual money?