Bitcoin has enjoyed a stellar past 2 years, vastly outperforming the S&P.In my opinion, cryptocurrency should be better understood not in terms of its societal benefit but rather as an asset class.I will be taking a fundamental look at the prospects for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency, using the aforementioned 5 indicators.Ultimately, this major implication will highlight important lessons for investors in cryptocurrency as the Fed pivots to a hawkish stance, along with many of the other developed markets.