Because people were HODLing it and not using it…
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I paid with Bitcoin this afternoon, did you?
Unfortunately they don’t accept Bitcoin where I live so I pay with CC and pay the statements with BTC
They didn't where I paid untill I convinced the guy. I often at least ask so they know people are willing to pay with it.
This is the best approach. I always ask to pay in #Bitcoin too. Mostly I get a weird look but more and more people ask questions as they got interested. Much different than the experience few years ago.