"As long as there are opportunities to move BTC around for a couple bucks at least once every couple of months it's not a big deal if they spike out of control once and a while."

Don't be surprised that I vehemently disagree. It is predictable that when you need to move BTC around that is when it will be impossible to do so. It is always when food, fuel, or some other necessity - like funds - has suddenly become in short supply that prices go through the roof.

Thanks!