I am not sure it is religion in the sense of maybe someone or something leading people. I think we should look at the human condition and our need to always have more and be better. We are driven by cryptocurrencies like a lab rat and cheese. Chasing the cheese and getting through the maze and feeling good. We all desire more and better so we jump onto something that makes us feel good. Bitcoin has made people feel pretty good, and now other alt coins are doing the same. Not that it is worshipping but more like the grass is always green over...there...and there...and there....