indeed price might be a factor but price also bring publicity since everyone getting in a frenzy when its a bull run..
Hive or most crypto probably fades from the mind of the regular person in the bear market as the hype just isn't there to drive hive into peoples viewports.
This is why I think Hive needs to be about more than just earning. People use other platforms for no reward because the content and experience are compelling. We need that too.