<human>:  What are the benefits/disadvantages of investing in bitcoin?
<bot>: Benefits of investing in bitcoin:
 • Quick and easy access to global markets with minimal transaction fees
 • Ability to gain potential profit from movements in the bitcoin price
 • Digital currency that is not tied to any particular country
 • Highly secure, difficult to counterfeit and virtually impossible to manipulateDisadvantages of investing in bitcoin:
 • Volatility: Bitcoin prices are highly volatile which can lead to unexpected losses or gains
 • Regulatory uncertainty: Governments and other regulating bodies around the world have yet to agree on how to regulate the cryptocurrency
 • Difficult to use in everyday transactions: Bitcoin hasn’t yet been accepted as a widespread form of payment by merchants and other service providers
 • Cybersecurity risks: Bitcoin transactions are generally considered to be secure, but hackers can still gain access to them if the proper security measures are not taken