Itaú Asset Management, the investment arm of Brazil’s largest private bank, Itaú Unibanco, has recommended that investors hold 1% to 3% of their portfolios in Bitcoin next year.
New research has been conducted. note, Itaú Asset’s Renato Eid said that the global backdrop of geopolitical tension, shifting monetary policy and persistent currency risks strengthens the case for adding Bitcoin (BTCAs a complimentary asset.
The Bitcoin was called “an asset distinct from fixed income, traditional stocks, or domestic markets, with its own dynamics, return potential, and — due to its global and decentralized nature — a currency hedging function.”
This suggestion is made despite Bitcoin’s turbulent year. The asset started 2025 around $95,000. However, it fell to about $80,000 in the tariff crises, and then reached a high of $125,000 before falling back down.
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Bitcoin can steady portfolios amid currency swings
Brazilian investors are more affected by Bitcoin volatility than other traders. Brazilian real has increased by around 15% over the past year. Local investors have suffered more losses as a result.
Eid said that, while traditional assets can mitigate risks to a certain extent, they cannot do so with a smaller, more steady Bitcoin allocation. He cited internal bank data to show that there was a low correlation of BITI11 (its locally listed Bitcoin ETF) and the other major asset classes. This supports adding a modest BTC holding in order to balance the portfolio.
“By allocating around 1% to 3% in their investment portfolio, investors will in fact be taking advantage of an asset that generates diversification,” It was written by the bank.
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Itaú Asset Launches Dedicated Crypto Unit
In September, Itaú Asset created a standalone crypto division and appointed former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha to lead it. The unit expanded on Itaú’s existing digital-asset offerings, including its Bitcoin ETF The retirement fund should have exposure to cryptocurrency.
Itaú also plans to develop a broader suite of products, ranging from fixed-income-style instruments to higher-volatility strategies like derivatives and staking.
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Source: cointelegraph.com
