Real talk: don't put all your eggs in the crypto basket. Seriously. While Bitcoin dominates headlines, a simple S&P 500 index fund actually crushed it over the past year—we're talking 30% outperformance. Not even close. The math is straightforward: diversification works. Throw some allocation into traditional index funds alongside your crypto holdings. It's boring, sure, but boring wins. Your portfolio will thank you when volatility hits hard. Mix it up—some crypto exposure, some equities, some bonds. That's not giving up on crypto; that's just playing smart with your money.