The relationship between Steem trading volume and Steem prices is a complex one which, when understood properly, can lead to many insights into the Steemit soul itself.
I agree on your #1. point. I hope this happens.
With a top heavy SP pre-mine this was always destined to happen anyways. People initially join Steemit to EARN $'s too - not BUY them - as we may first think.
But time will tell Charlie. I hope you are right. OK, my mini-rant is over for today - I have a 5000th post to write. I shall leave thee in peace to improve things around here! Best of luck getting this SP whale pre-mine sorted out! I still believe 1-5% of all SP MUST be retained by whales to market us out of this mess! Hopefully we can power this marketing process too!