Billionaire investor Ray Dalio has reaffirmed his support for Bitcoin as part of a balanced portfolio, recommending a 15% allocation to either Bitcoin or gold amid rising concerns over U.S. fiscal instability.
Speaking on CNBC’s “Master Investor” podcast with Wilfred Frost, the Bridgewater Associates founder said a neutral, risk-optimized portfolio would include a significant portion in alternative stores of value.
“You would have about 15% of your money in gold or Bitcoin,”
Dalio noted.
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Although he stated a personal preference for gold, Dalio acknowledged Bitcoin’s appeal due to its limited supply and perceived monetary function. He disclosed that he still holds a portion of Bitcoin, having entered the market in May 2021.
However, Dalio expressed skepticism about Bitcoin’s role as a reserve currency, citing its lack of privacy and vulnerability to potential regulatory and technological risks.
“There is a question of whether the code could be broken or whether government controls could make it less effective,”
he said.
His comments follow growing investor anxiety over the U.S. government’s ballooning debt levels. Dalio warned that the U.S. now carries a debt load nearly six times greater than its annual revenue.
“The supply of debt the U.S. will have to sell in the coming year is about $12 trillion,”
he said, calling the situation unsustainable.
Bitcoin advocates have long viewed the cryptocurrency as a hedge against government mismanagement and inflation. Dalio’s remarks are expected to reignite debate over the role of decentralized assets in modern portfolio strategy particularly as faith in fiat systems continues to erode.
In parallel, Bitcoin continues to gain traction as a macro hedge. As the digital asset trades near $112,000, investors are ramping up derivatives activity, with options volume and volatility strategies surging. Market watchers are closely monitoring price action for a potential breakout toward the $120,000 to $125,000 range, signaling heightened confidence in the asset’s long-term trajectory.
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