What effects, both positive and negative, does the fact that a substantial proportion of people that invest or get involved with Bitcoin in the first place, have the intention of making profit in a fiat currency as their primary objective? There are many people who do not fall within this category and many, who start in this manner, that then take on other ideals and ambitions. There are also many who want to "cash in, cash out".
I think generally speaking, BTC is a form of investment which renders the majority of people considering this as an alternative way of income. Though the "super rich" people might see BTC as an form of utility rather than profit, the majority views it as an opportunity to earn extra income.
As someone who is living in a third world country, the opportunity of earning BTC for long-term investment is huge. The fact that I am engaged into this innovative idea that might replace the conventional fiat in the far future is an opportunity that I do not want to miss.