3 Types of Cryptocurrencies That Can Diversify a Tech-Heavy Portfolio

3 Types of Cryptocurrencies That Can Diversify a Tech-Heavy Portfolio Dominic Basulto, The Motley Fool Sun, January 11, 2026 at 2:09 AM GMT+5:30 4 min read GC=F BTC-USD Key Points Bitcoin is largely uncorrelated with any major asset class, and has often been referred to as "digital gold." Gold stablecoins are pegged 1:1 to the price of gold, and should move higher if tech stocks falter. Small niche altcoins, such as privacy coins, could soar in value, regardless of what's happening with tech. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › If you're looking to diversify a tech-heavy portfolio with cryptocurrency, you need to be careful.