Hello, @taskmaster4450.
You now, earlier this year I read several reports about bitcoin price for 2018 and they stated that it can easily drop down to 5K USD in the first half. Right now the price for 1 bitcoin is 9,019.95$. We haven't reached the bottom yet. And we must be prepared for the bigger drop. But the good part is, same reports predicted that in the second half of 2018 bitcoin price will get back to 15 or even 20K$. And I really believe them and also believe in the bright future for all crypto world. (I wish, I had links to prove my words).
Like you, I am very optimistic about all that is connected with "crypto". Because it is future. The problem is, were in it early stages. And I totally agree with you that we should look long-term instead of short-term. Like everything in this world, "crypto" needs time to develop and to become integral part of our everyday life. We just need to stay patient and don't panic.