Some of my friends that never spoke about Bitcoin before are now interested in this. I think it has to do with all of the media attention Bitcoin has been getting recently. Soon cryptocurrencys will be even more popular!
Worldwide media played a important role last year to reach to every parts of the world about the btc prices pumping in Nov- Dec which boost the people confidence as well hat they can also make money from this bitcoin as other are making it. SO every body started inquiring and wanted to invest in this crypto currency.