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Ray Dalio: I Keep About 1% of My Portfolio in Bitcoin, but I Prefer Gold Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio @RayDalio said on The Diary Of A CEO that roughly 1% of his portfolio is in Bitcoin. He counts it as "money that can't be printed" and suggests most people hold 5–15% of
Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said on The Diary Of A CEO that he holds roughly 1% of his investment portfolio in Bitcoin, calling it "money that can't be printed," and he recommends most investors allocate 5–15% to it.
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Bridgewater founder Ray Dalio said on The Diary Of A CEO that he holds roughly 1% of his investment portfolio in Bitcoin, calling it “money that can’t be printed,” and he recommends most investors allocate 5–15% to it.
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Global impact / market context
Dalio’s comment gives credibility to Bitcoin from a highly respected investor, which may encourage retail and institutional investors to consider a small allocation, potentially increasing demand for the cryptocurrency.
Analyst inference
The suggestion comes as investors search for assets that can preserve value amid rising money‑printing by central banks, and gold remains the traditional hedge, while Bitcoin is increasingly viewed as a digital alternative.
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What to watch
- Whether other large‑cap investors publicly disclose Bitcoin holdings, which could broaden acceptance and drive price movements. Analyst inference
- Regulatory developments on digital assets, as clearer rules may make it easier for institutions to increase Bitcoin exposure. Analyst inference
- Gold price trends, since Dalio prefers gold and shifts between gold and Bitcoin could affect relative investor allocations. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- BTC — Bitcoin