Ray Dalio Recommends Putting 15% in Bitcoin or Gold
Main Idea
Ray Dalio recommends a 15% allocation to Bitcoin or gold due to their favorable return-to-risk ratio amid economic concerns, while Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, pauses Bitcoin purchases but continues fundraising for future buys.
Key Points
1. Ray Dalio suggests a 15% allocation to Bitcoin or gold, citing their strong return-to-risk ratio in the current economic climate marked by high national debt and currency devaluation.
2. Dalio has increased his recommended Bitcoin allocation from 1-2% in 2022 to 15%, though he personally holds only a small amount of Bitcoin.
3. The U.S. Treasury projects $1 trillion in new borrowing for Q3 2025 and $590 billion for Q4, exacerbating concerns about debt and currency stability.
4. Michael Saylor's firm, Strategy, paused Bitcoin purchases in July, holding 607,770 BTC, but raised $2.52 billion in a fundraising round to support future acquisitions.
5. Strategy's Bitcoin purchases slowed in July, with only 10,445 BTC acquired compared to 17,075 BTC in June, reflecting a deceleration in its accumulation strategy.
Description
On the Master Investor podcast, Dalio described the allocation as offering the “best return-to-risk ratio” amid what he called a looming economic crisis. While Dalio admitted to holding a small amount of Bitcoin, he still favors gold, though he acknowledged that both assets have outperformed in recent months. Meanwhile, Michael Saylor’s firm, Strategy, paused Bitcoin purchases for the second time in July, holding at 607,770 BTC. Despite the pause, the company is still very much committed to its ...
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