I think it is nice that you made the first step in buying bitcoin.  Some people are hesitant due to how the stock market can crash at high levels.  This is not the stock market but it is a similar alternative to the market.  It seems easier to use as a medium to support other smaller projects.  If you ever decide to take the time and energy to research, you might be able to gain back more than 3,000 worth of bitcoins.  To leave your money in just Bitcoins at the a high price is like leaving an allotted amount of funds in the bank with little interest.  You can create a diversified portfolio by using portions of the 1.5 Btc into other projects.  In due time you should be able to get your value back, but it's in speculation that certain projects will create the value exponentially.  Avoid listening to exports about the market, everyone is in speculation based on charts.  It's best to do one's own diligence in research.  Keep in mind any form of investment is a risk and buying bitcoin is definitely not an insured risk, but the rewards are great if you manage to agree in those terms rather than buy in and wait.