Volatility is the most common objection advisors hear when discussing digital-asset allocations. It is also the most misunderstood. Crypto’s volatility is not a defect. It is the mechanism through which the asset class delivers its return premium — just as small-cap equity volatility has historically been the price of admission to small-cap returns. The question is not whether crypto is volatile. It is whether that volatility, properly sized and managed, improves portfolio outcomes. CoinShares’ research suggests it does. The numbers tell the story Consider CoinShares’ 5% allocation model. The base portfolio (no ... (full story)