Some analysts believe that Okung's decision could add more credibility to Bitcoin. It could easily be the trigger for more athletes opting to go this route. Jack Mallers stated that Zap already has a number of other athletes coming onboard with the program. Investments of this kind could be well worth a while for many players. Those on the lower end of the salary range could find this especially appealing. Still, several financial advisors expressed concerns about the risk of investing in cryptocurrencies. Digital coins, including Bitcoin, are still very volatile. So, the athletes will have to decide whether to risk the guaranteed contract dollars to bet on Bitcoin's value.