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Jim Cramer Prefers Gold to Bitcoin as Portfolio Insurance but Identifies Two Vetted Cryptos
CNBC host Jim Cramer recommended gold over Bitcoin for hedging a portfolio while endorsing Bitcoin and Ethereum as quality digital assets.
During an episode of Mad Money, host Jim Cramer advised an investor seeking to rebuild savings to split new capital between index funds and five individual stocks, using either gold or Bitcoin as portfolio insurance. While noting that Bitcoin can serve as a hedge, Cramer stated a preference for physical gold bullion or the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) exchange-traded fund.
Cramer distinguished top digital assets from speculative tokens, warning against low-quality bargains and penny stocks. He described Bitcoin and Ethereum as vetted options for investors interested in cryptocurrency, though he favored gold when selecting a primary hedge.
The commentary aligns with views from analysts such as Robin Brooks of the Brookings Institution, who does not view Bitcoin as a safe haven. Conversely, broader market data reported by Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas showed combined five-day inflows of $7 billion into gold and Bitcoin ETFs in August, reflecting ongoing debate over traditional portfolio construction.
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