Yes, the bitcoin is a very safe method for payments, plus its also fast.
The only thing you need is a secured wallet, use blockchain or something.
Preserving your bitcoin is safe but if you want to ensure what you have has price, I mean ensure from not decreasing value then bitcoin has some risks.
I think exactly the same as you.
Because I also believe that bitcoins are safe because it is also widely used by many people. So it has to be safe, I think.