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Diversification across assets mitigates disappointment from a flat Bitcoin cycle
  • Alden stresses that during a “bare market” like this one, owning only Bitcoin can feel painful.
  • By also holding stocks, gold and silver, investors soften the blow of a stagnant Bitcoin price.
  • The episode cites that silver “traded like a rocket ship” while Bitcoin lagged, illustrating the benefit of a multi‑asset approach.
  • Diversification provides a smoother return profile and reduces psychological stress.
  • The strategy is especially valuable when a single asset under‑performs for an extended period.
Lyn AldenNatalie Brunell00:45:14

Supporting quotes

Diversification looks unfashionable but in bear markets it's reminded why you can have a portfolio. Lyn Alden
Spread bets across assets gives flexibility. Lyn Alden

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Diversification as Risk Management

Because Bitcoin's cycle under-performed, spreading capital across stocks, gold, silver and other assets reduced disappointment. A balanced portfolio lets investors keep high-conviction bets while retaining flexibility to shift when markets turn.

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