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Should You Put 5% of Your Portfolio in Bitcoin? Here's What the Numbers Say.

Even more conservative retail investors should look into adding Bitcoin to their portfolios.

Should You Put 5% of Your Portfolio in Bitcoin? Here's What the Numbers Say.

Published September 1, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) isn't just for crypto enthusiasts anymore.

Thanks to the launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs several years ago, crypto has become widely adopted as a legitimate asset class in portfolios. Funds such as the iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ: IBIT) and the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund mean investors don't have to open separate crypto wallets to gain exposure. Spot Bitcoin ETFs now manage roughly $100 billion.

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That's an incredible evolution for something that was considered to be a fringe asset class not long ago.

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Originally published at www.fool.com.

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