Bitcoin vs. Biotech: Which Is the Smarter Investment?

Bitcoin just might be the most controversial topic in the investing world. Supporters think the cryptocurrency has the potential to disrupt the financial industry. They also point to bitcoin's staggering returns in recent years. Critics highlight the risks and volatility of bitcoin.

Those same arguments, both for and against, also apply to another investing alternative: biotech stocks. Some investors view biotech stocks as a great vehicle for huge returns from innovative products, while others are afraid of the high levels of risk and volatility. Which of these two promising -- yet potentially perilous -- investment alternatives is the smarter investment pick?

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