I also personally, think that the price may go much lower still. Snagging out some sub 3K BTC just before it bounces up again would of course be a dream scenario, but if we are lower for a while, DCA will probably also be decent for getting some cheaper BTC. If the price for instance only dropped to 4K, one could miss out waiting on the sidelines.

Yes, your latter idea that crypto becomes a national, digital panopticon is fuel for nightmares.

Let's hope for (and support) freer alternatives.