Xactly, which is why "a handful of billionaires and corporations" wouldn't have it in their best interest to do so. Self interest is what keeps participants looking out for the health of the entire system. Like what actual "free markets" do, unlike centrally controlled markets geared toward a half-dozen large conglomerates in each industry (e.g., Amazon, Walmart, CNN, NBC, Chase, BankofAmerica, etc.).
I own half a dozen now, and probably three times that number over the years. Besides BTC, there are over 1,000 other cryptocurrencies to choose from, if any one of those begins to outperform BTC.
When I realized I could’ve bought BTC for less than a cent a coin, I decided to get a stake in the DeFi coins selling for under a buck.
I bought anywhere from 250 - 2,000 coins in each.
We own about 18 other crypto now, in addition to BTC/ETH
Most up well over 100% in a few months and one up over 500% so far.
It will only take one home run to pay for all I invested in this endeavor …And have a great profit.
Most are connected to the Ethereum blockchain.
You make your choices and pay your $.