I think people that get freaked out about the fluction of the bit coin have quite a lot to learn, all currency values fluctuate due to daily activities.
So there has been a bit of bad confidence but when the issues are sorted then confidence will improve and the bit coin will strengthen.
At the moment it gives people a chance to buy bit coin at a reduced rate.

I noticed another online electronics retailer(www.aria.co.uk) started accepting the bit coin today for payments so if anything I would say acceptance is gathering pace.