Why this veteran advisor says it’s speculative not to have crypto in portfolios
Key Takeaways
Ric Edelman argues that the time to invest in cryptocurrencies is now, while 95% of the world is still asleep.
Article Overview
Quick insights and key information
2 min read
Estimated completion
cryptocurrency
Article classification
July 9, 2025
10:57 AM
MarketWatch
Original publisher
Advanced ➔ Results Need to KnowWhy this veteran advisor says it’s speculative not to have crypto in portfoliosRic Edelman says it’s irresponsible for advisors to not re crypto right nowPublished: July 9, 2025 at 6:57 a
ETResizeListen(7 min)Ric Edelman says it’s time for investors to wake up to crypto and exponential nologies
Photo: MarketWatch photo illustration/iStockphoto“Owning crypto is no longer a speculative position; failing to do so is. ” That’s our call of the day from Ric Edelman, veteran wealth manager and founder of the firm that became Edelman Financial Engines
His recently published white paper — “The Death of 60/40 – and Why Your Crypto Allocation Should Be 10% to 40%” — makes that case
The Author Barbara KollmeyerBarbara Kollmeyer is based in Madrid, where she leads MarketWatch's pre- coverage of financial and writes the Need to Know column
She has worked in London and Los Angeles for MarketWatch previously
Her on Twitter @bkollmeyer
Show Conversation (0)Back To TopCopyright © 2025 MarketWatch, Inc
Terms of Use DPrivacy NoticeCookie Notice MarketWatchCustomer Center UsNewsroom RosterVirtual Stock ExchangeMarketWatch GuidesCopyright PolicyManage NotificationsCancel My SubscriptionCompanyDow JonesCode of ConductCorrectionsRes & LicensingDigital Self ServiceYour Ad ChoicesCorporate SubscriptionsAccessibilityDow Jones NetworkThe Wall Street JournalBarron'sInvestor's DailyBigChartsFinancial News Londonrealtor
ComMansion GlobalDow Jones Smart MoneyIntraday Data vided by FACTSET and subject to terms of use
Historical and current end-of-day data vided by FACTSET
All quotes are in local exchange time
Real-time last sale data for U
Stock quotes reflect trades reported through Nasdaq only
Intraday data delayed at least 15 minutes or per exchange requirements.
Related Articles
More insights from FinancialBooklet