Citing DL News, Brazil’s Itaú Asset Management has advised investors to allocate between 1% and 3% of their portfolios to Bitcoin. The recommendation highlights Bitcoin’s distinct nature as a global, decentralized asset with potential for currency hedging and long-term resilience. Itaú’s head of beta strategies, Renato Eid, emphasized the need for strategic allocation and long-term discipline, warning against reacting to short-term volatility. The bank, one of Latin America’s largest lenders, has been expanding its crypto offerings since 2021, including Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and a Bitcoin ETF. Itaú’s stance contrasts with that of rival Nubank, which has also embraced Bitcoin but with a more aggressive approach.
Brazil's Itaú Recommends 1%-3% Bitcoin Allocation in Investment Portfolios
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Brazil’s Itaú Asset Management suggests 1%-3% **asset allocation** to Bitcoin for diversified portfolios. The firm highlights Bitcoin’s global, decentralized nature and potential for hedging and **long-term investing**. Renato Eid, head of beta strategies, urged investors to maintain discipline amid volatility. Itaú, a top Latin American lender, has expanded crypto services since 2021, including Bitcoin and Ethereum trading and a Bitcoin ETF. Its approach differs from Nubank’s more aggressive stance.
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