Don't forget it is an investment and like every other investment you have the risks.
Make sure you understand what you are doing and most important do not put money that you can't afford losing.
Yes there is some risk in holding your bitcoin. Just like in any kind of investment, there is a risk. The reality is that it will always be there. What you just have to do is to do a calculated risk. You have to weigh the consequences, the pros and cons. And like they always say, invest only what you can afford to lose. If you make smart decisions by analyzing every step you will make in your investment, it will be worth it in the end. If you are lucky and clever enough, you can really earn a lot.