This is not true maybe is based on your own understanding, accepting that Bitcoin is not risk free is supposed to make any one make good investment decisions and manage their risk, there is no investment that is risk free in the world including Bitcoin investment, I don't see any wrong talking about it as not a risk free investment.
I agree with you hear, Bitcoin is not a risk free investment, it's as risky as every other investment out there, but the risk is minimal when compared to the other investment, especially if you can hold it for a very long time.
Though when most people hear of risk they normally get scared, but if the procedure is followed according, their will be nothing to worry about because Bitcoin is always beneficial to those that are holding for a longer duration.