Aldo it does have a means of exchange , The intrinsic value of bitcoin can be determined by its utility, scarcity and technological application. Cryptocurrency has a bad image because of the amount of Useless Garbage TRASH and Scams / Bad actors this Sector attracts, But " BlockChain " technology is far beyond just " bitcoin " now...
i can go on and on , but i feel like it's pointless as you have Already made up your mind...
