BlackRock recommends 1–2% Bitcoin allocation for portfolios

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, has advised institutional investors to keep a modest 1‑2% of portfolio assets in Bitcoin. In a June 23, 2026 video posted on its social channels, Michael Gates explained that Bitcoin can act as a “complementary diversifier,” offering returns that are not closely correlated with stocks or bonds. The suggestion is framed as a risk‑adjusted return strategy rather than a price prediction.

The recommendation includes an illustration of a traditional 60/40 stock‑bond portfolio, showing that adding a 1‑2% Bitcoin slice could improve overall return potential while only marginally affecting total risk—comparable to the risk contribution of a single large‑cap stock. BlackRock, which manages the IBIT Bitcoin ETF, the ETHA Ethereum ETF, and recently launched the BITA Bitcoin ETF with monthly income, positions the crypto exposure as a small, survivable position that can capture upside without dominating daily portfolio volatility.

BlackRock emphasizes that the allocation is not suitable for all investors and should be considered within the context of each investor’s risk tolerance and overall diversification goals.