This isn't entirely accurate as the minimum power down balance is based on the current minimum account balance, not the minimum when the account was created. When the price crashes and the minimum expressed in STEEM is increased as a result, it becomes even harder for existing users to power down.
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I see... That could adversely affect users. I'm not sure why the fee paid at account creation isn't the basis of that calculation.
There is no logical reason, that is just how it is implemented.