Ray Dalio, a billionaire and founder of one of the largest hedge funds in the world (Bridgewater Associates), reiterated the importance of portfolio diversification in facing global economic uncertainty. In his interview on the Master Investor podcast with CNBC, Dalio recommended that investors allocate about 15% of their portfolio to hedge assets such as Gold or $BTC .
According to Dalio, this portion is quite ideal for maintaining a balance of risk and potential returns, especially in the context of fiat currency depreciation and unpredictable inflation. Although he personally leans more towards gold, he openly admits that he still maintains exposure to Bitcoin in his portfolio.
Dalio has long regarded Bitcoin as "digital gold," an alternative asset worth considering to protect wealth amid loose monetary policy and global inflation threats. His recommendation comes at a time when institutional adoption of crypto is increasing, especially after aggressive moves by major companies like MicroStrategy and BlackRock.
Many analysts believe that endorsement from a figure like Dalio could serve as a positive catalyst, encouraging more market participants, both retail and institutional, to allocate funds to Bitcoin. However, Dalio emphasizes one important thing, which is that a healthy portfolio is not about choosing the best assets, but about balance.
