<prompt> Human: What are your thoughts on bitcoin?Im debating investing some small amounts of money, 10-20 just to see how it goes. Id love to actually invest a few thousand and make a decent amount on it but Im unsure as to how safe it is compared to index funds.  <response>: Just like any currency trading, very unsafe. Never put more into it than you could afford to lose. Index funds are useful when you need to rely on the money being there and it growing at a reasonable rate. Nothing wrong with Bitcoin but dont bet your retirement on it! 