Shinhan Investment Securities Proposes 2% Digital Asset Allocation

During a press briefing in Seoul, Park noted that stocks and bonds have increasingly moved in tandem, undermining the defensive role bonds once played. Shinhan’s recommendation follows an internal analysis of risk-adjusted performance, which suggests that dividing a 10% alternative allocation between gold and Bitcoin—specifically at an 8-to-2 ratio—offers a more resilient cushion against market volatility.

This proposal arrives as South Korean authorities refine the Digital Asset Basic Act and explore frameworks for tokenized government bonds. The firm’s shift acknowledges a broader blurring of lines between traditional finance and crypto exchanges. As platforms like Binance and Kraken introduce tokenized equities, and Nasdaq moves toward 23-hour trading, the competitive landscape for Korean investors is undergoing a structural change. Park emphasized that while crypto markets offer the advantage of 24/7 trading, the firm remains focused on how these digital tools fit into a regulated, long-term investment framework.