BTC boosts portfolio returns significantly
A new study from BitWise shows that adding bitcoin to a 60/40 portfolio has increased cumulative and risk-adjusted returns in 76% of one-year periods, 94% of two-year periods, and 100% of three-year periods since 2014.
In other words, adding a 5% allocation (the sweet spot) to a 60/40 portfolio would have boosted the cumulative return of the portfolio to 258.50%, more than doubling the total return of the traditional portfolio. Learn more and see the charts here →
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Bitcoin miner Core Scientific (CORZ) plans to sell substantially all its BTC holdings in 2026, with most sales expected this quarter, to fund its pivot toward AI and data center operations. The company already sold roughly 1,900 bitcoin in January for about $175 million, leaving it with approximately 630 bitcoin remaining. CEO Adam Sullivan said mining is now "essentially in runoff" as legacy sites convert to AI-focused colocation. The move reflects a broader industry trend as miners monetize treasuries for more stable, contracted AI workloads. Read more →
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