Selling is a solution for many people.
Probably I will also sell some Hive soon, because I need it.
Nowadays I live in financial discrimination in Hungary.
I receive a low (approximately $250 USD per month) pension-like income (because of my multiple disabilities), but the minimum wage is approximately $550 USD. Nowadays I also work in a 4 hours per day part time job, but my income still does not reach the minimum wage. Hive provides a little additional/alternative income for me, but my income is still below the minimum wage, even with the help of the Hive blockchain.
RE: The value of staking period. Long term perspective.