<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Spanish bank BBVA advises wealthy clients to invest between 3% and 7% of their portfolios in bitcoin and ether.</li><li>The share depends on the client's risk appetite.</li><li>BBVA has been advising on bitcoin with private customers since September last year.</li><li>BBVA executes clients' requests to buy cryptocurrencies and is one of the first large global banks to advise wealthy clients to invest.</li><li>BBVA plans to add other cryptocurrencies later this year.</li><li>Introducing 3% of bitcoin or ether in a portfolio is seen to boost performance without taking a significant risk.</li><li>Mainstreaming digital assets was significant in banking during the first half of 2025.</li><li>JPMorgan Chase now offers its clients access to bitcoin.</li><li>BBVA's move follows Banco Santander SA's consideration of offering stablecoin and crypto access to retail clients.</li><li>Smaller banks are facing urgent decisions around crypto amidst the surge in bitcoin price.</li></ul>

BBVA Advises Wealthy Clients to Add Bitcoin and Ether to Portfolio

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