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Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk

Apr 07, 2026 14:25 UTC

Schwab says even a 1% crypto allocation can reshape portfolio risk.

  • Charles Schwab’s latest research on digital assets argues that cryptocurrencies’ place in a portfolio hinges less on return forecasts and more on how much risk an investor is willing to take
  • The report frames bitcoinBTC$69,132
  • 12and ether (ETH) as high-volatility assets that can quickly reshape a portfolio’s risk profile

Charles Schwab’s latest research on digital assets argues that cryptocurrencies’ place in a portfolio hinges less on return forecasts and more on how much risk an investor is willing to take. The report frames bitcoinBTC$69,132.12and ether (ETH) as high-volatility assets that can quickly reshape a portfolio’s risk profile. “Any allocation to cryptocurrency is likely to increase a portfolio's volatility,” Schwab writes, pointing to sharp historical swings in both assets. Bitcoin and ether have each suffered drawdowns of more than 70% in past cycles, far exceeding typical declines in stocks or b

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