{"id":93137,"date":"2026-01-14T17:08:58","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:08:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/?p=93137"},"modified":"2026-01-14T17:10:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:10:21","slug":"bitwise-validates-ray-dalios-bitcoin-and-gold-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forklog.com\/en\/bitwise-validates-ray-dalios-bitcoin-and-gold-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"Bitwise Validates Ray Dalio’s Bitcoin and Gold Strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bitcoin and gold significantly enhance portfolio efficiency when adjusted for risk, compared to traditional strategies, according to analysts at Bitwise<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Over the past decade, a mixed 15% allocation between the leading cryptocurrency and the precious metal has shown a Sharpe ratio nearly three times higher than that of the benchmark 60\/40<\/span> portfolio.<\/p>\n

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The Sharpe ratio is a measure that helps evaluate investment efficiency adjusted for risk. It indicates the additional return an investor receives per unit of volatility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

A high Sharpe ratio indicates effective capital management: the asset yields profit with moderate price fluctuations. Conversely, a low ratio suggests that potential gains do not justify the level of risk.<\/p>\n

Bitwise explained that they effectively tested and confirmed the recommendation of billionaire and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio. In July, he recommended<\/a> allocating 15% of an investment portfolio to bitcoin or gold as a hedge against the devaluation of the US dollar. <\/p>\n

The calculated Sharpe ratio for a portfolio with 15% in these two assets was 0.679, compared to 0.237 for a traditional portfolio. A strategy with only gold showed a result of 0.436. <\/p>\n

Performance During Crises and Growth<\/h2>\n

As part of the study, experts analyzed four major market downturns (2018, 2020, 2022, 2025), identifying a clear pattern in asset behavior. <\/p>\n

During downturns, gold acts as a stabilizer, showing growth or smaller losses. Bitcoin, however, experiences deeper corrections than stocks. In recovery phases, the leading cryptocurrency significantly outpaces the precious metal and other traditional assets.<\/p>\n

For instance, in 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic crisis, stocks fell by 33.79%, bitcoin by 38.10%, and gold by 3.63%. However, during the overall recovery, the flagship of the crypto market soared by 774.94%, the precious metal by 111.92%, and stocks by 77.8%.<\/p>\n

Analysts also outlined the dynamics of the current rebound following the October crash. At the time of the study (data not final), gold led the way, rising by 44.79% from the local bottom. Stocks gained 38.65%, and bitcoin 14.04%. <\/p>\n

The full recovery cycle will conclude in April 2026, so the final results may change.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe question of choosing between gold and bitcoin is often posed as ‘either-or.’ However, as the data shows, historically the best answer is ‘both,’\u201d concluded Bitwise. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Earlier, for the first time since mid-2022, the 52-week correlation between bitcoin and gold dropped<\/a> to zero.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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