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Vitalik Buterin Reveals Bitcoin Holds Less Than 10% of His Portfolio

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  • Vitalik Buterin's crypto portfolio is heavily weighted towards Ethereum, with Bitcoin and all other assets making up less than 10% each.

  • The SEC has given initial approval to Bitwise's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF.

  • January has been a strong month for Bitcoin, historically and particularly this year, with positive trends potentially continuing into February.

Ethereum co-founder vitalik buterin has revealed details about his crypto holdings, drawing interest from the crypto community.

Buterin recently responded to crypto analyst Udi Wertheimer, who suggested that every crypto investor should hold at least 10% Bitcoin. Buterin disagreed, stating that Bitcoin makes up less than 10% of his portfolio, while Ethereum remains his largest investment. He also noted that all non-Ethereum assets combined account for under 10% of his total holdings.

This emphasizes Buterin’s strong focus on Ethereum and his confidence in the network he helped create. Notably, this update coincides with a more than 4% increase in ETHโ€™s price. Analysts believe the recent rise in ETH price is due to large Ethereum whales buying 100,000 ETH during a price dip. These purchases boost positive sentiment, drawing more interest from both institutional and retail investors.

The debate gained traction when crypto influencer DonAlt echoed Wertheimerโ€™s view but turned the argument in favor of Ethereum. He suggested that investors should allocate at least 10% to ETH, ideally making it 70% of their portfolio. This sparked further tension between Bitcoin and Ethereum supporters, with both sides continuing to champion their preferred asset.

Bitwiseโ€™s BTC and ETH ETF Move Ahead

Meanwhile, the SEC has granted initial approval to Bitwise Asset Managementโ€™s Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, marking an important step toward its launch. The ETF will track the prices of Bitcoin (83%) and Ethereum (17%), offering investors regulated exposure to both assets.

However, Bitwise still needs the SECโ€™s final approval on its Form S-1 registration before the fund can go live. Notably, this approval came less than two weeks after the SEC appointed a new crypto-friendly acting chair, signaling a possible shift in regulatory sentiment.

Bitcoinโ€™s Strong January – Will February Continue the Trend?

Notably, January ranks as the second-best month for Bitcoin (BTC) in the last ten months, trailing only November 2024, which experienced a 37% price increase following President Trump’s election win. January typically sees an average gain of about 4% and has been one of the top-performing months in recent years, with five of the last six Januarys ending in the green. 

Besides, this January has been particularly eventful, with President Donald Trump taking office and implementing several pro-crypto policies. Looking ahead, February has historically been the third-best month for Bitcoin, with an average gain of 16%.

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