I've made some decent money playing the markets winning more than I lose but honestly isn't the best way to spend one's time.
It would be better to invest in some kind of business or skill that earns bitcoin and other alt coins. The demand is HUGE for anyone who wants to step into the game.
I understand what you are saying but I have been having a blast participating in this forum and daytrading all day while at my cubicle job at a biotech company.
I make guitars, so I am going to build a site that excepts bitcoin for my guitars. Any other business ideas that you can share? I cant think of anything though I know they are out there.