Still, if you are curious about buying the blockchain-basedcryptocurrency, there could be a case for it. After all, bitcoin is more than an asset to bet on: You can actually purchase stuff with it.

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That’s not always easy. Bitcoin’s high-flying prices have made it somewhat impractical as a currency, as rapid fluctuations make it hard to price products. A recent review of payments data from Morgan Stanley found that bitcoin adoption has actually fallen in the last few years: As of July, just three of the largest 500 retailers accept bitcoin payments, down from five last year.

But even as prices continue to fluctuate, there remain fun — and even wild — purchases you can make with bitcoin. Here are seven of the most surprising.