This has been the case with mobile phones, cameras, and even social networks. Since the research only involved a few thousand people these numbers may not be entirely correct, but it does give you an approximate idea of the group of people that you are joining when you buy your first Bitcoin. However, this is likely just the tip of the iceberg. Gox, once the largest exchange, shut down in after losing hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin after a hack. So, really: It is no surprise that Bitcoin, a secure, global, and digital currency has claimed the interest of investors. One approach would be to illegalize Bitcoin exchanges and hence prevent people from buying it.