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Building a Crypto Portfolio: Asset Allocation Strategies

Learn how to build a diversified crypto portfolio with proper allocation across assets, chains, and strategies.

Portfolio Construction Basics

A well-constructed crypto portfolio balances growth potential with risk management through diversification across assets, chains, and strategies.

Core-Satellite Approach

  • Core (60-70%): Large-cap assets — BTC, ETH, SOL
  • Satellite (20-30%): Mid-cap tokens, L2 tokens, DeFi blue chips
  • Experimental (5-10%): New projects, memecoins, high-risk plays

Chain Diversification

Don't concentrate all assets on a single chain. Spread across Ethereum, major L2s, Solana, and emerging chains to capture growth and reduce chain-specific risk.

Strategy Diversification

  • Hold: Long-term positions in core assets
  • DCA: Regular purchases regardless of price
  • Yield: Earn on stablecoins and staked assets
  • Trading: Active positions with risk management

Rebalancing

Review and rebalance quarterly or when allocations drift more than 10% from target. Use Alkizen to rebalance across all chains efficiently.

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