The solution may not be in anything about the cryptocurrency, but more about the newest nominee to the Federal Reserve (Fed), Marvin Goodfriend.

Goodfriend has been hailed both as a visionary and as the 'worst Fed nominee of all time,' depending on which news source is reporting. However, the newest potential Fed member may be having a positive impact on the Bitcoin market. His anti-cash views have been criticized as a form of monetary strangulation and government control into personal finance like nothing the US has seen to date.

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The appointee has previously voiced his opinion that paper money keeps financial freedom in the hands of the individual - a scenario he does not like should a crisis occur.  During a crisis, the Fed generally lowers the interest rates to increase borrowing power for consumers and businesses alike.