Yes, I see no reasons for anything different than it's been, for how many years now?
WE ALL KNOW, there is usually a DUMP about every 10 years or so?

but is there anything different this time? (Self driving cars, AI, blockchains)

IF there is a dump, then what? Merchants will be very motivated to accept crypto.
Trouble is, how will we value it, then? By a USD that's completely defeated and deflated, laying on the floor?