I agree with you, people expect the currency to skyrocket, so they hoard as many BTC as possible and sit on it, lol.

Also, you're right. Most people I know would rather download an app that's quick and simple for BTC rather than get something like Multibit and learn how to use it. When I first started with this a couple days ago I got Multibit, didn't understand something, and then just set up a wallet on blockchain.info instead(and then put that all into inputs.io). No wants to secure their virtual money if it's not easy, because otherwise it may just be a complete waste of time, and many people have jobs or things to do.