I can't invest in a low-risk mutual fund without reading five or six notices. They explain, "Past performance is not a guarantee of future results...There is risk associated with this investment...etc..."

Why shouldn't companies that encourage consumers to invest in Bitcoins disclose all the related risks? Granted, I'm thinking mostly of certain Bitcoin exchanges that pitch Bitcoin as a smart option for personal finance and savings. Still, companies about doing X with Bitcoin are based on this premise.

Bitcoin aficionados will see this is a boring or unpopular sentiment,but bear in mind that I'm not saying Bitcoin isn't a good investment. My argument is that, from an ethical standpoint, the discussion of risk and volatility should be built into the way Bitcoin-related startups communicate.

If Bitcoin gets me to work in the morning, what happens when the value of my investment drops by 50%?