The stability problem has more to do with negative press. But this article is correct on the IRS ruling. It is absolutely devastating to bitcoin. It makes bitcoin impractical for use with small purchases which is what bitcoin was meant for. The IRS knows this and is laughing about it. Where's the push back. Why are all the rich supporter silent? Are they scared of the IRS? Someone needs to take this to the Supreme Court. The IRS is killing btc for Big Bank, Apple, and their payment systems.