TBH all it takes for Steem to pump is a bull market and some marketing.
While I know many are angry and will dump, I am not convinced it is a death sentence for Steem.
I don't pretend to know what Justin will or will not do with it now, but I find it more likely he will market it in a meaningful way than those we already know.
I mean no offense to anyone when I say that.
I assume it will become a pump and dump target, especially after a price crash. A bull market can raise all tokens and I also assume there are going to be plenty of crossposts.