Probably one of the biggest misconceptions newcomers have when being first exposed to this space. Also one of the first things I try to explain whenever someone asks me about Bitcoin.
Seeing Bitcoin as a commodity is another one of those misconceptions (imo). It has this touch of "investment fear" to it when viewed from that perspective. When I talk to people about Bitcoin I try to talk about it as an actual currency. A "foreign" currency but yet, just a currency. Thus "it's just money". I tell people when they buy their first sats they are basically engaging in a foreign exchange, one for another, just like you swap when you travel abroad.
How someone sees Bitcoin makes a big difference imo and you can take away a lot of fear and reservations if you talk to people about it in that way.
That is an interesting point of view. I still compare BTC to stocks because of its high volatility. Of course, currencies have that too but it's not "visible" if you know what I mean.
That's a good point! Btw, do you blog about crypto in general? Would like to read more of your thoughts!