Bitcoin is not really liked on HN. I'm guessing most of the older HN guys don't seem really interested in the tech or is terrified by the price action, perhaps

I'm on HN. I like Bitcoin. Surely, I am not alone

You are not. I will say, the general consensus seems to be negative, but I wouldn't say it's disliked by all.

The idea of something being outside the control of the Nanny state terrifies them. One of his primary arguments is that cryptocurrencies "facilitate crime".

I guess you can make a case for the neo-luddites