When this happens it starts getting interesting as there will be more trade to acquire Bitcoins. The price will rise and those who have been hoarding will start selling. More business will start accepting and eventually the Bitcoin 'stock' that is traded on MtGox etc will become the currency it was designed to be.
There is more to bitcoin than meets the eye , what are some insider sources or interesting posts on Bitcoin, because seems like there is a deeper system which, if understood one could ride the "next wave" as you say.