Bitcoin transactions have plummeted to their lowest levels since October 2023, with a seven-day moving average of around 317,000 and only 256,000 transactions on June 1. This decline, despite high prices, indicates a shift towards viewing Bitcoin as a long-term store of value rather than a medium of exchange, as investors increasingly hold rather than transact.Additionally, a statement from 31 Bitcoin Core developers highlights ongoing governance tensions regarding transaction filtering, reflecting the community's struggle to balance Bitcoin's original vision with evolving technical needs. The low transaction volumes are creating unique economic challenges for miners, who are now competing for a shrinking pool of fee revenue in a post-halving environment.