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Charles Schwab Wealth Management Warning: Allocating 1%-3% of an investment portfolio to BTC/ETH can significantly alter the risk profile.

Gate News message: On April 7, the U.S. financial giant Charles Schwab released a research bulletin warning that even if only 1%-3% of funds are allocated to Bitcoin or Ethereum within an investment portfolio, it may significantly change the portfolio’s overall risk characteristics. The research report notes that Bitcoin and Ethereum have both historically experienced drawdowns of more than 70%, far higher than the volatility levels of stocks or bonds; therefore, even small allocations can have a noticeable impact during periods of market volatility. Charles Schwab proposed two cryptocurrency allocation approaches: one is the traditional portfolio theory method, which allocates based on expected returns, volatility, and correlation; the other is a risk-based method, which determines the share of crypto assets according to the level of risk one is willing to take, shifting the focus from returns to risk tolerance.

Africa Crypto Adoption Jumps 52% YoY as Regulations Advance

Africa’s crypto market is growing fast. A new report from Ripple shows that on-chain value in the region has jumped 52% year over year. This growth is not random. It comes as more countries build clear crypto rules. As a result, users and businesses feel more confident using digital assets. While A

2026 Q1 crypto projects hit a wave of closures: Bitcoin ETFs and stablecoins guide capital flows to top-tier platforms

In the first quarter of 2026, the crypto industry saw a wave of project shutdowns, with more than 80 projects ceasing operations, reflecting shifts in market patterns. Analyst Ignas believes this marks the end of the “easy money era,” and that the future will require professional and sustainable economic models. Capital is concentrating in more stable products, and speculative projects face challenges.

Africa’s cryptocurrency adoption skyrockets by 52%, with regulation and mobile payments accelerating the rapid spread of digital assets

Gate News updates: Africa’s cryptocurrency market is seeing rapid growth. According to Ripple’s latest report, the total on-chain transaction value in the region grew 52% year over year, a trend closely tied to more and more countries putting clear cryptocurrency regulatory rules in place. Countries such as South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mauritius are gradually bringing digital assets under financial supervision, giving businesses and users greater confidence and thereby boosting cryptocurrency adoption rates.

A certain CEX’s nominal trading volume in Q1 2026 reached $52.0 billion, up 300% month-over-month

Gate News update, April 7, a certain CEX published data showing that in Q1 2026, amid macroeconomic uncertainty, traders tended to increase exposure to commodities risk. The exchange’s Q1 nominal trading volume reached $52.0 billion, up 300% quarter over quarter, with commodities accounting for 7.6% of all trading contracts. Its derivatives business hit a new quarterly high.

Digital Assets ETP Landscape: Past, Present and Future

What to know: Digital asset ETP assets surged past $250B at their peak following U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF approvals, with $184B in AUM at year-end 2025 and the U.S. accounting for nearly 80% of global assets. The market remains concentrated, with Bitcoin-based products