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

The article argues that a 5% Bitcoin allocation is a reasonable starting point for investors, as spot Bitcoin ETFs have made crypto a legitimate asset class. While Bitcoin is 2.5x more volatile than the S&P 500, its low 0.4 correlation with stocks provides diversification benefits. A 5% allocation would contribute 7.35% of overall portfolio risk but is defensible for aggressive investors with longer time horizons, while conservative investors should consider 1-3% allocations.