I do agree with you, in that Bitcoin can't replace gold, not now, and perhaps not ever. Gold has become such a status quo for store of value, since its tangible, rather than digital. Nevertheless, as far as digital and alternative assets go, Bitcoin presents itself as a strong contender for a store of value. Let's hope next year will be rosy for Bitcoin, since if the prices can't grow steadily, that "digital gold " argument may wane further among the traditionalists.