A bitcoin ATM in Miami. Joe Raedle | Getty Images News | Getty Images
Bitcoin prices soared in 2024. But you may want to tread with caution before euphoria leads you on a hasty buying spree. Bitcoin and other crypto should generally account for just a sliver of investor portfolios — generally no more than 5% — due to its extreme volatility, according to financial experts. Some investors may be wise to stay away from it altogether, they said.