Itaú Asset Recommends 1-3% Bitcoin Allocation for 2026 Portfolios

Brazil’s major asset manager, Itaú Asset, which manages $185 billion, is now suggesting that investors allocate between 1% and 3% of their investment portfolios to Bitcoin in 2026.

This strategic recommendation is intended to enhance diversification and offer protection against the instability of the Brazilian real and domestic inflation risks, thereby mitigating fiat currency volatility. Analysts view this 1-3% range as the “sweet spot”—offering the optimal balance to gain exposure to Bitcoin’s growth potential while keeping downside risk low. This guidance signals a significant milestone in the increasing acceptance of cryptocurrency by traditional financial institutions.