I think the reason more and more people are interested in steemit is because of its higher value. I started here when SBD was barely a $1, even then it already cost a lot to us here in Asia due to conversion rate and what more now. So I think, new comers who still doesn't understand the real concept between SBD and Steem would appreciate a higher SBD value. Especially us, who would like to earn from this platform without big amount of money to invest with.