There is starting to appear ways to spend your crypto earnings without needing to change to fiat. Have a look at www.travelbybit.com as an example. I think these kind of services will grow over time.
I think the decline from all time high's in valuation, and the recent stability in prices is a sign that a lot of the volatility has left the market. I feel the best way forward for crypto is to become part of the existing system - as much as that is betraying the roots of the anti-establishment, decentralisation aims of early crypto.
Thanks for your response.